SB3493 - SHARED HOUSING-PLAN REVIEWS

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Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that, prior to commencing construction of new facilities, or alteration or additions to an existing establishment involving major construction of assisted living and shared housing establishments, applicants shall submit architectural drawings and specifications to the Department of Public Health for review and approval. Provides that the Department shall inform an applicant in writing within 10 business after receiving drawings and specifications, and the required fee, if any, whether the applicant's submission is complete or incomplete. Provides that failure to issue this notice shall result in the submission being deemed complete for purposes of initiating a 60-day review period. Provides that the Department shall have 60 days after the date a submission is deemed complete to determine if a submission is approved or disapproved. Provides that, where a submission is deemed incomplete, the Department shall inform the applicant in writing of the deficiencies with the submission. Provides that, if the Department does not approve or disapprove a submission that has been deemed complete within 60 days, the construction, alteration, or additions shall be deemed approved. Provides that an applicant may request a reconsideration of a disapproval of a submission. Provides that, upon submission of additional materials where an initial submission was deemed incomplete or a reconsideration request, the Department shall approve or disapprove the submission by final decision within 45 days after the date of receipt of the additional materials or reconsideration request. Provides for a fee structure for reviews conducted under the provision. Provides that all fees collected under the provision shall be deposited into the Health Facility Plan Review Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. Provides for expenditures of moneys from the Health Facility Plan Review Fund. Provides that the Department shall conduct a fee structure review 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act and every 5 years thereafter.