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CT HB05335
Bill
Status
3/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Long-term care facilities (nursing homes and chronic disease hospitals) must conduct sex offender background checks by searching the Connecticut sex offender registry and the National Sex Offender Public Website for all prospective residents and patients in addition to existing criminal history checks.
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Facility administrators must provide written notice to all employees and residents within one business day of admitting any person listed on either the Connecticut sex offender registry or the National Sex Offender Public Website.
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The Department of Social Services must alert nursing home facility administrators if a Medicaid beneficiary seeking admission is listed on the sex offender registry or National Sex Offender Public Website.
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The bill becomes effective July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring Long-term Care Facilities To Conduct Sex Offender Background Checks On Staff And Residents.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/10
3/4/2022