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OK HB1047

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dustin Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1047 Summary

  • Amends Section 1-1925.4 of Title 63 (Oklahoma Statutes) regarding emergency evacuation plans for nursing facilities and specialized care facilities

  • Requires all nursing facilities serving 50 or more individuals to have emergency power generators available on-site

  • Mandates that nursing facilities, assisted living centers, residential care homes, and specialized facilities maintain emergency evacuation plans coordinated with local emergency management agencies and filed with the State Department of Health

  • Authorizes the State Board of Health to promulgate rules for implementing and enforcing the provisions, including disclosure requirements

  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; requiring emergency power generators in nursing facilities; effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Long-term Care and Senior Services Committee

2/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Long Term Care and Senior Services2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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