Relates to prohibiting assisted living residences, retirement homes or nursing homes from closing and becoming migrant shelters

This bill, known as the "Frank Tammaro Island Shores law," aims to prevent assisted living residences, retirement homes, and nursing homes from closing and subsequently operating as shelters for asylum seekers. It prohibits state agencies from granting approval or entering into contracts for facilities housing asylum seekers with operators who have announced their intent to close their existing long-term care residence. The bill defines an "asylum seeker" as an individual seeking temporary or permanent residence who has applied for asylum or is eligible, or is a refugee. This measure directly affects operators of these long-term care facilities and the process for establishing housing for asylum seekers.