Bill Summary: Raised Bill No. 1066

• Expands the Long-Term Care Ombudsman's authority to represent nursing home residents at public hearings related to facility closures, receivership proceedings, and as a party in receivership applications.

• Requires facilities to hold public hearings within 30 days of receiving closure or bed capacity reduction requests, with notice to residents and the Ombudsman at least 14 days in advance.

• Mandates that before involuntary transfer or discharge resulting from receivership, residents receive written notice 30 days in advance and the right to a hearing where residents and the Ombudsman may testify on whether the transfer is necessary.

• Allows residents to appeal proposed transfers within 60 calendar days and stay transfers within 20 days of receiving notice, except in emergencies or when resident health improves.

• Establishes that receivers cannot transfer all residents and close a facility without court approval and must comply with individual notice and discharge plan requirements for each resident per state regulations.