SB1465Introduced in the Senate
NURSING HOME-STAFFING RATIO
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Adds infection preventionists, minimum data set assessment nurses, other social workers, certified nursing assistant interns, and medication aides to the list of direct care staff used to compute staff to resident ratios. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, 100% of the hours worked by the specified staff shall be counted toward the staff to resident ratio. Provides that no monetary penalties shall be imposed unless the variance between a facility's minimum staffing ratios and the Department of Public Health's computations exceeds 20%. Removes a provision prohibiting waiver of a monetary penalty for non-compliance. In provisions concerning reporting requirements for facilities that violate the minimum staffing requirements, provides that the facility must have a variance that exceeds 20% of the requirements. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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