CA SB1207

Requires skilled nursing facilities to have an alternative source of power to protect resident health and safety for at least 96 hours during any type of power outage.

Alternative power sources must comply with federal requirements under 42 CFR Sections 483.73 and 483.90, including maintaining safe temperatures for residents and staff.

Facilities using generators must maintain sufficient fuel onsite for 96 hours of operation or arrange for emergency fuel delivery with guaranteed availability and no delays.

Addresses public safety concerns during power outages from public safety power shutoffs, emergencies, natural disasters, or other causes affecting vulnerable skilled nursing facility residents.