Relates to the closure of nursing homes

This bill establishes a formal process for nursing home operators who choose to close their facilities, requiring them to submit a detailed closure plan at least 90 days in advance. The plan must outline how residents will be notified, transferred to new care settings, and how their medical records will be handled, while also prohibiting the facility from accepting new residents or raising fees once the closure is announced. Local officials and community boards will receive copies of the notice and have the opportunity to review the impact on the community before the state commissioner approves the plan. The legislation also empowers the commissioner to order immediate closures if a facility is unsafe due to financial issues or mismanagement, ensuring resident safety remains a priority.