SRC-AXB, JWD S.B. 18 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 18 76R1635 DLF-DBy: Zaffirini Human Services 2/4/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, a person who threatens the health and safety of a nursing home resident is liable for a civil penalty from $1,000 to $20,000. The Long-Term Care Legislative Oversight Committee recommends that the attorney general represent the state in an effort to recover such a penalty. This bill authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to recover a civil penalty in cases regarding nursing home facilities. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 18 authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to recover a civil penalty from certain nursing homes and related institutions. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 242.065(a), Health and Safety Code, to authorize the attorney general to bring an action to recover a civil penalty under this section, at the request of the Texas Department of Human Services. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.