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SB 115

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; and abrogating regulations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Argall and 16 co-sponsors

SB 115 modifies Pennsylvania administrator qualifications and operational standards for personal care homes and assisted living residences, replacing prior regulations with updated requirements.

Re-referred to Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 115

Legislative bill overview

SB 115 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to modify requirements and regulations governing personal care home and assisted living residence administrators. The bill updates licensure, training, and operational standards for these facilities while abrogating existing regulations to replace them with new standards.

Why is this important

Personal care homes and assisted living residences serve thousands of vulnerable Pennsylvania residents, including elderly and disabled individuals. Changes to administrator qualifications and facility standards directly affect the quality of care, safety oversight, and operational costs of these essential services.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. safety: Relaxing or tightening administrator requirements could either reduce compliance costs or compromise resident safety and care quality
  • Implementation timeline: Facilities may face challenges quickly adapting to new standards, particularly smaller operators with limited resources
  • Abrogation of prior rules: Eliminating existing regulations without clear transition language may create legal uncertainty about which standards apply during implementation
  • Stakeholder impact: Changes may affect facility operators, staff, residents, families, and regulatory agencies differently depending on whether requirements increase or decrease

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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