SB2944Introduced in the Senate
NURSING HOME-MENTAL ILLNESS
Introduced by David Koehler, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Replaces provisions concerning serious mental illness rescreening. Provides that all persons admitted to a nursing home facility with a diagnosis of serious mental illness shall receive a follow-up visit within 60 days after admission and shall receive a resident review by the Department of Human Services or its designee promptly after a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall ensure there are no conflicts of interest for pre-admission screeners.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Health and Human Services Committee · February 17, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
12 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Not Voting |
| Julie Morrison | 29 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Yes |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
| Neil Anderson | 47 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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