The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6773 aims to permit trained nurse's aides and assisted living aides to administer medication to residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Effective October 1, 2025, the bill defines key terms such as "administration," "medication," "nurse's aide," and "trained assisted living aide," among others. It allows registered nurses to delegate the administration of medication to trained aides, provided that these aides have completed the necessary training as outlined in regulations to be adopted by the Commissioner of Public Health. Additionally, nursing homes and assisted living services agencies that allow this delegation are required to indemnify the registered nurses from any legal claims arising from the administration of medication, as long as the actions are not wanton, reckless, or malicious.

Furthermore, the bill repeals and replaces Section 20-14i of the general statutes, clarifying that the provisions of chapter 378 do not prohibit the administration of medication by trained individuals in various settings, including day programs and residential facilities under the jurisdiction of specific state departments. However, it specifies that this does not apply to institutions licensed under chapter 368v, except as provided in the new section of the act. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the capacity of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide medication administration while ensuring proper training and legal protections for the involved healthcare professionals.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 20-14i