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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

Senate Bill 944

Senate Author:  Nelson

Effective:  6-14-13

House Sponsor:  Kolkhorst


            Senate Bill 944 amends provisions of the Health and Safety Code relating to the nurse aide registry and criminal history checks of employees and applicants for employment in certain facilities serving the elderly, persons with disabilities, or persons with terminal illnesses to expand the definition of "facility" to include a mental health service unit of a hospital licensed under the Texas Hospital Licensing Law.