Honorable Suzanna Gratia Hupp, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB48 by Nelson (Relating to reporting requirements for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Health & Safety Code, Section 242.403, and require the Department of Aging and Disability Services to require all licensed nursing homes in the state, including 26 nursing facilities that are currently licensed but not certified, to submit information to the department, including Minimum Data Set (MDS) Resident Assessments.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
537 Department of State Health Services, 539 Department of Aging and Disability Services