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HD 1363

An Act relative to transparent name changes in nursing facilities

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sally Kerans

Requires nursing facilities to transparently disclose all name changes to residents, families, and regulators to prevent operators from obscuring facility history and accountability records.

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Bill Summary · HD 1363

Legislative bill overview

HD 1363 requires nursing facilities to maintain and disclose records of any name changes—including legal name changes, preferred names, or operational name changes—to residents, families, and regulators. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how nursing facilities are identified and operated, preventing facilities from obscuring their identity through name changes.

Why is this important

Nursing facility name changes can make it difficult for families to track quality records, violations, or ownership changes associated with a facility's history. Transparency requirements help consumers make informed decisions about care facilities and enable regulators to maintain continuous oversight of problematic operators who might otherwise evade accountability by rebranding.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Facilities argue compliance costs and record-keeping requirements could strain limited resources, particularly for smaller operators
  • Privacy considerations: Questions about what name-change information must be disclosed and whether certain details could reveal sensitive business information about ownership transfers
  • Scope and definitions: Ambiguity about which types of name changes trigger disclosure requirements (marketing rebrands vs. legal entity changes) and to whom disclosure applies

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

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