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MS HB95

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum licensing fees for nursing home administrators from $500 to $550 for both initial licenses and biennial renewals.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators to conduct criminal history record checks on applicants by fingerprinting and submitting records to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation at no cost to the applicant.

  • Deletes the July 1, 2021 repeal date on licensure requirements for nursing home administrators, making these requirements permanent.

  • Exempts members of the Legislature who serve on the Public Health and/or Medicaid Committee and hold nursing home administrator licenses from continuing education requirements for license renewal.

Legislative Description

Nursing home administrators; delete repealer on licensure requirements for and authorize board to conduct background checks.

Last Action

Law W/out Governor's Signature

4/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/16/2021
Public Health and Human Services1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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