Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-738-R1

Redraft EHS 738

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Ms. Chandler, Ms. Jehlen, Mr. Lewis, Ms. Creem, Messrs. Finegold and Keenan, Ms. Forry, Messrs. DiDomenico, Donnelly and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended moved that the bill be amended by inserting, after section 122, the following new section:-

"SECTION 122A. The department of public health shall amend the licensure procedure and suitability requirements for long-term care facilities to implement a hearing process that would precede approval of and allow for public input on any application for a license, notice of intent for transfer of ownership or notice of intent to sell or close any skilled nursing facility whether for-profit or non-profit.”