HB4509 - 104th General Assembly

NURSING HOME-MENTAL ILLNESS
Last Action
4/10/2026 - House: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/21/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
1/26/2026 House First Reading
1/26/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026 House Assigned to Human Services Committee
2/18/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000
2/18/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
4/07/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/08/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
4/08/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
4/10/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate