Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1074 amends the Health and Safety Code to require a nursing home owner or employee to make certain reports of abuse, neglect, or other specified complaint to both the Texas Department of Human Services and to certain law enforcement agencies. The bill expands the conditions under which the department is required to investigate complaints of abuse or neglect within 24 hours to include allegations of certain sexual offenses and conduct resulting in bodily injury to the nursing home resident. Senate Bill 1074 includes provisions enhancing the interview and investigation process, including making a photographic record of a resident's injury and the duties of law enforcement.