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A 2731

Relates to the authority of certain existing assisted living programs to expand capacity by nine or fewer beds under an expedited process

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Paulin

Allows certain existing assisted living programs to expand capacity by up to nine beds via an expedited process, speeding access for residents while maintaining safety oversight.

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Bill Summary · A 2731

Summary: Assembly Bill A 2731

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 2731
  • Title: Relates to the authority of certain existing assisted living programs to expand capacity by nine or fewer beds under an expedited process
  • Sponsor: Amy Paulin (primary)
  • Companion Bill: S 7859
  • Status & Timeline:
    • Introduced January 22, 2025
    • Referred to Health on January 22, 2025
    • Reported and Referred to Ways and Means on May 19, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Related Actions: The bill’s actions are listed twice in the provided record, both as referrals to Health and later to Ways and Means.

Purpose and Objective

The bill would authorize certain existing assisted living programs to expand their capacity by up to nine beds through an expedited regulatory process. The intent appears to be to facilitate modest capacity growth in a streamlined manner for qualifying facilities, reducing potential delays in expanding care capacity.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Eligibility: Applies to "certain existing assisted living programs" (definition of eligibility would be specified in the bill text).
  • Capacity Expansion: Allows an increase in bed capacity of nine or fewer beds.
  • Process: Establishes or utilizes an expedited regulatory/approval pathway to approve these small expansions more quickly than standard processes.
  • Scope of Change: Focuses on modest expansions within existing facilities, rather than new facilities or larger-scale capacity increases.
  • Regulatory Authority: Likely delineates the agencies or bodies responsible for approving and overseeing the expedited expansions (e.g., a health department or relevant regulatory authority), though exact mechanisms would be specified in the bill.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Assisted Living Programs: Potentially eligible facilities could expand capacity with a faster approval route, enabling them to serve more residents.
  • Residents and Families: May benefit from increased access to assisted living services without prolonged wait times for capacity expansion.
  • Regulators/State Agencies: Would implement and oversee the expedited process, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 22, 2025
  • Committee Referrals:
    • Referred to Health (January 22, 2025)
    • Reported and referred to Ways and Means (May 19, 2025)
  • Current Status: As of the latest actions, the bill is moving through the committee process toward potential floor action and passage.

Additional Notes

  • The bill has a Senate companion, S 7859, indicating cross-chamber consideration.
  • The expedited expansion provision targets a narrow increase (nine beds), suggesting a balance between increasing capacity and maintaining regulatory oversight.
  • Specific eligibility criteria, the exact expedited mechanism, funding implications, and effective dates would be detailed in the full bill text.

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

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