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TX HB5336

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum staffing ratios for assisted living facilities caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders: one nursing assistant per 7 residents during day shift, one per 9.5 residents during evening shift, and one per 17 residents during overnight shift

  • Requires facilities to adopt staffing policies ensuring residents' needs are met through direct care by staff, as determined by each resident's resident-centered care plan

  • Mandates facilities disclose their 24-hour staffing patterns to prospective residents and their families, and on the facility's website

  • Requires facilities to post updated 24-hour staffing patterns at least monthly in a public area readily accessible to residents, employees, and visitors

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with the Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner required to adopt necessary minimum standards as soon as practicable

Legislative Description

Relating to minimum staffing standards and policies for assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and to the disclosure of those standards and policies.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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