Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 1168	House Author:  Menendez et al.
Effective:  9-1-07	Senate Sponsor:  Shapleigh et al.

            House Bill 1168 amends the Government Code to establish procedures for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license for a false statement, misrepresentation, or refusal to provide information to a state licensing authority.  The bill also amends the Health and Safety Code to establish the liability of a facility owner, other controlling person, or affiliate of a person assessed with a civil penalty for violations compromising the health and safety of an assisted living facility resident.  Subject to the appropriation of funds for the express purpose, House Bill 1168 creates a pilot program regulating the operation of certain boarding houses in each county or municipality that has adopted an order or ordinance regulating the operation of boarding houses.