An Act relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities

HD 1384 requires skilled nursing facilities to hire medical directors certified by an approved organization (such as the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine), with current directors having until January 2030 to obtain certification. Facilities must submit the medical director's criminal history, resume, and certification status to the Department of Public Health at license application, within 10 days of any change, and by June 2026 for existing directors. The bill also prohibits falsely claiming certification, imposing penalties of fines or up to six months in jail. Finally, the Department of Public Health must report by January 2033 on whether to make the certification requirement permanent.