Loading chat...

OK SB1210

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Purcy Walker

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds exemption for medical foster homes approved and annually reviewed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that provide care exclusively to three or fewer veterans from the Residential Care Act, Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act, and Nursing Home Care Act.

  • Modifies the definition of "residential care home" in 63 O.S. 2011, Section 1-820 to exclude Department of Veterans Affairs medical foster homes with three or fewer veteran residents from regulatory requirements.

  • Exempts medical foster homes for veterans from Home Care Act licensing requirements and supportive home assistant training and certification standards.

  • Declares an emergency effective date, making the act effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Long-term care; exempting certain veteran facilities from specified long-term care regulations. Emergency.

Health and Mental Health

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/05/2012

4/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

No bill text available