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HB 6652

AN ACT REQUIRING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATORS AT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING FACILITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Herron Gaston and 2 co-sponsors

HB 6652: Elevator Inspection and Maintenance at Senior Housing OverviewBill Number: HB 6652 Title: AN ACT REQUIRING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATORS AT SENIOR CITIZ

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security
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Bill Summary · HB 6652

HB 6652: Elevator Inspection and Maintenance at Senior Housing

Overview

Bill Number: HB 6652
Title: AN ACT REQUIRING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATORS AT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING FACILITIES
Status: REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security
Introduced: January 24, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 6652 is to enhance the safety and reliability of elevators in senior citizen housing facilities. The bill recognizes the importance of elevators as a critical accessibility feature for elderly residents, many of whom may have limited mobility. By mandating annual inspections and maintenance, the legislation aims to proactively identify and address any potential issues, ensuring that elevators remain in proper working condition.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all elevators in senior citizen housing facilities to undergo annual safety inspections by a certified elevator inspector.
  • Mandates that any deficiencies or needed repairs identified during inspections be addressed in a timely manner by the facility owner or operator.
  • Establishes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential suspension of the facility's operating license.
  • Directs the state's Department of Public Safety to develop and enforce regulations for the inspection and maintenance program.
  • Provides for state funding to assist senior housing providers in covering the costs of required elevator work.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Senior citizens residing in housing facilities with elevators would directly benefit from improved safety and reliability.
  • Owners and operators of senior citizen housing would be responsible for coordinating and funding the annual inspections and any necessary repairs.
  • The state's Department of Public Safety would take on additional oversight and enforcement duties related to the new elevator requirements.
  • Taxpayers may see a modest increase in state expenditures to provide financial assistance for senior housing providers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 6652 has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security for initial review and consideration. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to the full state legislature for debate and a vote. If enacted, the new elevator inspection and maintenance program would likely take effect 6-12 months after the bill's passage to allow time for regulatory development and implementation planning.

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

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