2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 88

File Code: Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled:
Health - Day Care Centers for Adults - Sanctions and Penalties

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to impose sanctions for specified deficiencies in day care centers for adults; establishing monetary penalties based on specified considerations and requiring penalties to be paid into the general fund; allowing the Department alternatively to appoint an independent State monitor to oversee compliance with regulations; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
10/19
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/16
Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/4
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DAY CARE
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL
ELDERLY PERSONS
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 14-301 , 14-305 , 14-306 , 14-307 , 14-308 , 14-309 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered