Substitute House Bill No. 6913, also known as Public Act No. 25-17, establishes protections against discrimination for residents of long-term care facilities, effective October 1, 2025. The bill defines "long-term care facility" to include nursing homes and managed residential communities that provide assisted living services. It prohibits discrimination based on various characteristics, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability, among others. Facilities are required to post a notice regarding their non-discrimination policy prominently within the premises and inform residents of their rights to file complaints with the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman if they experience discrimination.

Additionally, the bill mandates that long-term care facility staff receive training on cultural competency, particularly regarding the needs of residents who identify as LGBTQ+ or are living with HIV. The Commissioner of Public Health is tasked with developing training materials by January 1, 2026, and facilities must ensure that staff complete this training within six months of hiring. The bill also allows the Commissioner to take disciplinary action against facilities that fail to comply with these provisions, while preserving the legal rights of residents to seek remedies.