Bill
SD 1310
Overview: Bill Number: SD 1310, Title: An Act relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy, Status: House concurred, Introduced: March 10, 2025, Classification: pr
Overview: Bill Number: SD 1310, Title: An Act relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy, Status: House concurred, Introduced: March 10, 2025, Classification: proposed bill
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to require nursing homes to provide timely and transparent notification to residents and their families regarding any upcoming vacancies in the facility. This aims to improve the transition process for residents and ensure they have adequate time to plan for potential relocation.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that nursing homes give at least 90 days' advance notice to residents and their families before a room or bed becomes vacant
- Requires nursing homes to maintain and regularly update a public list of anticipated vacancies
- Establishes guidelines for the content and distribution of vacancy notices, including information about the relocation process
- Empowers the state's Department of Public Health to enforce the notification requirements and impose penalties for non-compliance
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Nursing home residents and their families, who will have more time and information to prepare for potential relocation
- Nursing home operators, who will need to adjust their administrative and communication practices to comply with the new requirements
- The state's Department of Public Health, which will be responsible for overseeing and enforcing the new nursing home policies
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been passed by both the state Senate and House, and is now awaiting the governor's signature. If signed into law, the new nursing home vacancy notification requirements would take effect within 6 months to allow facilities time to update their policies and procedures.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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