2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 746

CHAPTER NUMBER: 336 File Code: Public Health Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1282
Sponsored By:
Senators Collins and Hollinger
Entitled:
Assisted Living Programs - Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program - Disclosure of Services

Synopsis:

Requiring specified assisted living programs with an Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program to disclose how the form of care and treatment provided by the Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program is specifically designed for the specialized care of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder; requiring a specified description to be made in writing at a specified time; requiring disclosure of the written description to specified persons and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
2/13
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs
3/19
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/21
Motion Returned Second Reading (Senator Hollinger) Adopted
Floor Amendment (Senator Hollinger) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/25
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
4/3
Returned Passed
5/6
Signed by the Governor Chapter 336
House Action
3/25
First Reading Environmental Matters
3/27
Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
4/4
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
4/1
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Sponsored by:
Senator Michael J. Collins, District 6
Senator Paula C. Hollinger, District 11
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ADVERTISING
ASSISTED LIVING -see also- GROUP HOMES
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DAY CARE
DISCLOSURE
DISEASES -see also- AIDS; RABIES
ELDERLY PERSONS
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES
NURSING HOMES -see also- CONTINUING CARE; LONG TERM CARE
PUBLIC INFORMATION
RECORDS -see also- LAND RECORDS; VITAL RECORDS
REPORTS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Health - General
( 20-109 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
Senate
Number: 093722/1 (PDF)     Offered on: March 21, 2002   at: 10:49 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Number: 164032/1 (PDF)     Offered on: March 19, 2002   at: 11:52 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 25, 2002: Third Reading Passed (45-0)
House
April 2, 2002: Third Reading Passed (136-0)