This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding health care institutions, specifically focusing on the rights of residents in assisted living facilities and the establishment of a vulnerable adult system study committee. The bill mandates that in any notice provided to a resident of an assisted living facility on discharge or eviction, the assisted living facility shall provide a statement of the resident's rights. Additionally, it creates a new committee composed of various stakeholders, including members from the legislature, health services, law enforcement, and advocacy organizations, to address the needs of vulnerable adults. The committee's responsibilities will include developing a coordinated vulnerable adult delivery system, recommending best practices for complaints, researching adult protective services, and identifying common statewide outcomes. Furthermore, the committee will be required to submit annual reports on its findings and recommendations, with the section being repealed from and after December 31, 2028. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the protection and services available to vulnerable adults in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-420.06