AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME AND RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME ABANDONMENT.
HB 6985 prohibits nursing homes and residential care homes from abandoning residents, defining abandonment as deserting a resident or neglecting duties owed to them. It classifies this violation as a "class A" offense, subjecting nursing homes to civil penalties up to $20,000 and residential care homes to penalties up to $5,000. The bill also grants the Public Health Commissioner authority to immediately issue citations for abandonment during inspections or investigations. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, and aims to strengthen accountability for facility obligations to residents.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2025
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Committee
3
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Judiciary
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Aging
lower
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