This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding occupancy in assisted living centers and homes. Under the new provisions, an individual who does not receive supervisory, personal, or directed care services may live with a resident in the assisted living center or home, either in the resident's unit or in any other unit within the facility. Additionally, the Department of Health Services (DHS) is prohibited from placing any requirement on the individual that a resident would not need to comply with and from requiring that individual to have a service plan or to receive any care services. The bill also includes an emergency clause that allows it to take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, emphasizing its urgency in addressing occupancy requirements in assisted living facilities. Overall, these changes aim to clarify and expand the living arrangements for individuals in assisted living settings while ensuring that they are not subjected to unnecessary regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-407.04
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-407.04
Chaptered Version: 36-407.04