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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

House Bill 1681

House Author:  Harless et al.

Effective:  9-1-21

Senate Sponsor:  Alvarado et al.


            House Bill 1681 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission by rule to prohibit the construction of a new licensed assisted living facility within a 100-year floodplain that is located in Harris County. The prohibition does not apply to expansions or renovations of existing assisted living facilities.