S479
An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in long-term care facilities for the residents who live there. It seeks to ensure that residents and their families have access to clear information about the care provided and the facility’s operations. The bill intends to improve oversight and address potential issues of neglect or abuse within these facilities. It’s part of a broader effort to strengthen protections for vulnerable seniors.
Key provisions
- Requires long-term care facilities to provide residents and their families with detailed information about care plans.
- Establishes a process for residents and families to report concerns about care quality.
- Mandates regular audits of long-term care facilities to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Supports a study on the impact of long-term care on residents and their families.
- Promotes transparency in facility staffing levels and training.
- Requires facilities to report data on resident outcomes and quality of care.
Who is affected
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- Families of long-term care residents
- Long-term care facilities
- Elder Affairs Committee
- Aging and Independence Committee
Notable changes
- The bill mandates increased reporting requirements for long-term care facilities.
- It establishes a framework for investigating and addressing concerns about resident care.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joan B. Lovely
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.479 194th (Current)
An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.479
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 10, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S3012 |
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