HB 2110 Summary

• Expands prohibition on referring or transferring patients to uncertified or unlicensed care facilities from only "certified or licensed healthcare providers or care facilities" to "any person, corporation, or any other entity."

• Maintains existing penalty structure for violations: $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second violation, and $2,000 for third and subsequent violations.

• Repeals section 321-488, which previously excluded landlords from licensing requirements when tenants independently received care services in rental properties.

• Requires the Department of Health to prioritize complaint investigations based on severity, with actual harm or potential harm given highest priority.

• Effective date: July 1, 2050.