HB 6142 Summary

• Amends the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act to require licensees operating congregate facilities to post complaint procedures in an accessible area for residents, employees, and visitors.

• Requires facilities to post the department's email address, toll-free complaint number, and website address where complaints can be submitted online.

• Mandates posting of the long-term care ombudsman program's contact information and a notice that the program provides free and confidential assistance.

• Requires facilities to retain inspection reports from the past 5 years, service descriptions with rates, ownership information, and personnel lists for public inspection.

• Changes statutory language from "shall" to "must" regarding posting and retention requirements for adult foster care congregate facilities.