SB 590 – Changes the inspections of lodging establishments by the Department from once a year to every two years

• Sponsor: Brown
• LR Number: 4208S.01I
• Committee: Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
• Last Action: 1/16/2014 - Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
• Journal Page: S103
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SB 590 - Currently, lodging establishments are subject to inspections by the Department of Health and Senior Services or local authority as often as necessary, but at least once a year. This act provides that lodging establishments shall be inspected no more than once every two years, unless a complaint is filed with the Department requiring additional inspections.

The act also states that the Department is to provide every lodging establishment with a copy of the inspection report used during inspections.

JESSICA BAKER