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CT SB00002

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edith Prague

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision to install air conditioning systems in all resident rooms by July 1, 2012

  • Facilities must submit compliance reports or implementation plans to the Department of Public Health by January 1, 2012

  • Allows nursing homes to maintain temperatures lower than state minimums if they comply with federal temperature standards under 42 CFR 483.15(h)(6)

  • Establishes a revolving loan program through the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority to provide financial assistance for air conditioning installation costs, with loans available only until June 30, 2012

  • Authority must submit biannual reports to legislative committees on loan disbursements, compliance impact, and program effectiveness

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Air Conditioning In Nursing Homes.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

3/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/17/2011
Human Services3/7/2011
Public Health3/1/2011
Select Committee on Aging1/5/2011

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