AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

HB 6972 updates rules for transferring or discharging residents from Connecticut residential care homes. It requires facilities to provide residents with a 30-day written notice (with specific details) before involuntary transfers or discharges, except in emergencies, and mandates facilities to create a discharge plan addressing the resident's needs. Residents or their legal representatives can appeal transfers to the Commissioner of Public Health within 10 days, with the transfer paused during the appeal. The bill directly affects care home residents, their families, and facilities, ensuring clearer procedures and protections during moves. It becomes effective October 1, 2025.