Nursing homes; involuntary discharge notification. (SB92)

Introduced By

Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston) with support from co-patrons Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station), and Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Nursing homes; involuntary discharge notification.  Requires that a copy of the written notice of intent to involuntarily discharge a patient from a nursing home also be sent to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Also contains a technical correction. Amends § 32.1-138.1, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/09/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103003D
  • 01/09/2012 Referred to Committee on Education and Health
  • 01/19/2012 Continued to 2013 in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
  • 01/19/2012 Impact statement from DPB (SB92)
  • 11/30/2012 Left in Education and Health

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