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KS HB2520
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum resident capacity for "home plus" facilities from 12 to 16 individuals under the adult care home licensure act
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Allows adult care homes to convert a portion of one wing to a home plus facility with 5-16 beds (previously capped at 12 beds), provided it remains separate from the main facility
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Requires home plus facilities caring for more than 12 individuals after July 1, 2026 to develop and maintain written plans demonstrating ability to meet residents' needs, respond to emergencies, and maintain health and safety at increased capacity
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Mandates these written plans be available for review during surveys or inspections to ensure the facility can safely serve additional residents without diminishing care quality
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Requires personnel at any home plus serving residents with dementia to complete annual dementia care training
Legislative Description
Increasing the number of allowed residents in a home plus facility from 12 to 16.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Public Health and Welfare
3/16/2026