SB 670 – Requires long-term care facilities to institute policies facilitating familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents

• Sponsor: Chappelle-Nadal
• LR Number: 4997S.01I
• Committee: Seniors, Families and Children
• Last Action: 2/2/2016 - Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Children Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SB 670 - This act requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to strongly encourage all long-term care facilities licensed in this state to institute policies that will facilitate familial involvement in the well-being and support of residents of long-term care facilities.

This act is identical to SB 82 (2015) and SCS/SB 564 (2014) and substantially similar to SB 199 (2013) and SB 536 (2012).

SARAH HASKINS