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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

Senate Bill 500

Senate Author:  Miles et al.

Effective:  9-1-21

House Sponsor:  Rose et al.


            Senate Bill 500 amends the Health and Safety Code to create a Class B misdemeanor offense for a person who operates a boarding home facility without a permit in a county or municipality that requires a person to obtain a permit to operate such a facility. The bill also provides for a study conducted by the Health and Human Services Commission regarding state and local regulation of group homes.