HB 472: Senior Care Facility Amendments - Utah

Amended 2/20/2025 09:02:657 → Substitute #1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill substitutes a new version of HB 472 that amends Utah Code Section 26B-2-237 regarding assisted living facility closures, sales, and resident transfers. The primary changes involve reorganizing the definitions section, adjusting notification timelines, and modifying requirements for transition plans and resident protections during facility changes.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on assisted living facilities in Utah, but the specific requirements for closures, sales, and resident transfers have been modified with updated timelines and procedural steps.

TIMELINE

The notification timeline for facility closures, qualifying sales, or change of use was changed from 60 days to 45 days before the intended date of closure or sale.

The rate increase restriction for acquisition sales was changed from 90 days to 60 days after the sale date.

DEFINITION

The definitions section was reorganized with lettering changes (e.g., 'Resident' moved from (f) to (g), 'Responsible person' moved from (g) to (h)) and some formatting adjustments.

TECHNICAL

The bill header and sponsor information were updated, with Senate Sponsor field left blank and new formatting for the substitute bill designation.

REQUIREMENT

The transition plan requirements remain substantially the same, but the notification process to the ombudsman, division, residents, and responsible persons was adjusted to align with the new 45-day timeline.

Amended Excerpts 2/20/2025 09:02:657 → Amended 2/20/2025 09:02:657 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Utah's assisted living facility regulations to establish clearer definitions for facility closures, sales, and changes of use. It introduces new requirements for transition plans, notification timelines, and resident protections when facilities close or change ownership.

Scope change

The bill expands regulatory requirements for assisted living facilities, particularly around closures, qualifying sales, and changes of use that affect residents.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'acquisition sale', 'change of use', 'qualifying sale', 'responsible person', and 'transition plan' to clarify when special regulations apply.

REQUIREMENT

Requires facilities to create detailed transition plans that include resident population needs, relocation options within 60 miles, transfer procedures, managed care coordination, and compliance timelines.

Requires facilities to notify ombudsmen on the same day as notifying residents about transfers or discharges.

TIMELINE

Changed notification requirements from 60 days to 30 days before resident transfer or discharge, with exceptions for safety or urgent medical situations.

Modified rate increase restrictions after acquisition sales from 90 days to 60 days after the sale date.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions allowing county attorneys or the attorney general to seek appointment of a receiver if facilities fail to comply with requirements.

Introduced → Amended Excerpts 2/20/2025 09:02:657 · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill amends Utah's assisted living facility closure and sale requirements, modifying notification timelines and adding protections for residents during facility transitions. Key changes include reducing the notice period for facility closures from 60 to 45 days, and adjusting rate increase restrictions from 90 to 60 days after acquisition.

TIMELINE

Reduced the required notice period for assisted living facility closures or qualifying sales from 60 days to 45 days before resident transfer or discharge.

REQUIREMENT

Shortened the restriction on raising resident rates after facility acquisition from 90 days to 60 days after the sale date.

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