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OK HB1472

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Meloyde Blancett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act to explicitly include "memory care" as a type of care that facilities must disclose when advertising specialized dementia services

  • Individuals employed or contracted by long-term care facilities who falsely advertise memory care, Alzheimer's care, or dementia care services when the facility does not meet the criteria may face civil penalties determined by the State Commissioner of Health and be charged with a misdemeanor

  • Applies to nursing facilities, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, continuum of care facilities, and special care facilities that market dementia-related services

  • Facilities must submit disclosure forms to the State Department of Health detailing their philosophy, staffing ratios, staff training, resident activities, physical environment, and fees before entering care agreements

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Health; Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; type of care; penalties; misdemeanor; effective date.

Last Action

Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/4/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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