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Amend CSSB 25 (senate committee printing) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 260B.0002(c), Health and Safety Code (page 2, line 25), immediately following the underlined period, insert the following:
If a facility or program provider revokes an individual's designation as an essential caregiver under this subsection, the resident, resident's guardian, or resident's legally authorized representative has the right to immediately designate another individual as the resident's essential caregiver.
(2) In SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Section 555.202(c), Health and Safety Code (page 3, line 5), immediately following the underlined period, insert the following:
If a state supported living center revokes an individual's designation as an essential caregiver under this subsection, the resident or resident's guardian has the right to immediately designate another individual as the resident's essential caregiver.