COVID Liability Waiver Update
A number of states have passed or are considering passing legislation to shield certain businesses from liability from claims for injury caused by exposure to…
Video Collections: Legislative Updates
Utility Legislation Relating to Assisted Living Providers for Texas & New Jersey
Utilities have been an important and ongoing issue for assisted living providers, legislators, and regulators. There has been extra attention on this issue in Texas…
New Advisory Boards to Watch for Pennsylvania and Oklahoma
Commissions and Advisory Boards are a common tool of choice for legislators when something is important, but they are not sure what to do about…
Affirmative Duty for All Licensed Health Care Institutions In Arizona
RALNA members in Arizona are advised to watch a new bill introduced by Senator Nancy Barto. Arizona S.B. 1373 would create an affirmative duty for…
Study of Staffing Ratios for Direct Care Staff to Residents In Oregon
RALNA members in Oregon are advised to watch a new bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Nathanson on March 2, 2021. Oregon H.B. 3345 would require…
Designation of Essential Caregiver for Visitation Legislation In Multiple States
After disturbing media reports about seniors’ physical and mental health deteriorating due to increased isolation during the pandemic, lawmakers have started to take action. We’re…
Formation of Task Forces to Study Senior Care and Participation
One thing legislators love to do is to form task forces to study issues. Given COVID-19’s impact on the elderly population, we’re seeing a number…
Bill of Rights LGBTQI for Residents In Assisted Living In New Jersey and New York
This week we are watching legislation out of New Jersey establishing a bill of rights for LGBTQI residents. The new Jersey bill has passed both…
Overview of COVID-19 Related Legislation
In 2020, states took a variety of COVID-19 related actions affecting assisted living. Most of these actions were taken by state regulators and dealt with…