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HB132Introduced in the House

Long-term care facilities; require residents of certain to obtain a preneed contract within 6 months after admission.

Failed

Introduced by John Hines, District 50

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Require Residents Of Certain Long-term Care Facilities Who Are Sixty Years Of Age Or Older To Obtain A Preneed Contract That Provides Services, Merchandise Or Both In Connection With The Final Disposition Of The Resident's Body After His Or Her Death, Within Six Months After Being Admitted To The Facility; To Require Residents Of Those Facilities On July 1, 2026, Who Do Not Have A Preneed Contract To Obtain A Preneed Contract Not Later Than December 31, 2026; To Prohibit Facilities From Refusing To Admit Persons Or Taking Adverse Actions Against Residents Because They Do Not Have A Preneed Contract; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

  2. Died In Committee

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