AN ACT ESTABLISHING WAITING LIST EXCEPTIONS FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED VETERANS IN CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.

HB 6910 establishes priority waiting list placement for service-connected veterans (veterans with disabilities recognized by the VA as related to military service) seeking admission to federally contracted veterans nursing homes - facilities with a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contract. This means these veterans will be placed ahead of other applicants when vacancies occur in these specific facilities, ensuring faster access to care. The bill requires facilities to maintain electronic waiting lists, prohibit discrimination based on payment source, and provide clear notice of admission policies. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.