SB 0638 Requires license-exempt residential care facilities to provide a notice of parental responsibility
Sponsor:Days
LR Number:1976S.01I Fiscal Note:1976-01
Committee:Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
Last Action:03/19/03 - Hearing Conducted S Aging, Families & Mental & Public Journal page:
Health Committee
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Effective Date:August 28, 2003
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SB 638 - This act requires license-exempt residential care facilities to provide parents or guardians with two copies of a notice of parental responsibility. One copy will be kept in the files of the facility with the parent or guardian's signature.

The notice of parental responsibility will include:

- Notification that the facility is license-exempt and is not subject to inspections or supervision by the state;

- Notification that the facility is complying with applicable fire, health and sanitation requirements;

- The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the inspectors; and

- Notification that background checks have been conducted on employees of the facility.

A copy of the notice of parental responsibility will be filed annually in the month of August with the Department of Health and Senior Services.

The Department must give facilities written notification within twenty days of any suspected noncompliance. If the facility does not comply within twenty days, the Department may notify the county's prosecuting attorney. The prosecuting attorney may seek injunctive relief against the facility.
LORIE TOWE