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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 1049

Senate Author:  Uresti

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Klick et al.


            Senate Bill 1049 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission to periodically issue a technical memorandum providing interpretive guidance on minimum life safety code standards for assisted living facilities and to establish that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation governs the interpretation and enforcement of accessibility standards in such facilities. The bill, among other provisions, provides for local approval of an assisted living facility with regard to building and fire codes.