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DE SB151
Bill
Status
8/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Spiros Mantzavinos
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AI Summary
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Requires assisted living facilities that advertise dementia care services to disclose comprehensive information about their services, staffing, policies, and fees in plain language as prescribed by the Department of Health and Social Services
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Mandates facilities provide disclosure documents to current residents within 90 days of implementation and to prospective residents prior to admission, with signed confirmation of receipt required
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Facilities must submit disclosure documents to the Department within 90 days of implementation and within 7 days of any policy changes
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Violations constitute unlawful practices enforceable by the Department of Justice and residents or authorized representatives may sue for injunctive or equitable relief without exhausting administrative remedies
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Prohibits facilities from requiring arbitration, limiting damages, or restricting access to courts as conditions of admission, with any such provisions deemed void and unenforceable
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mandatory Disclosure Of Information In Long-term Care Facilities Offering Dementia Care Services.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
8/1/2024