The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5299, aims to permit trained assisted living aides to administer medication to residents in assisted living facilities. Effective October 1, 2026, the bill defines key terms such as "administration," "assisted living aide," "medication," and "trained assisted living aide." It allows registered nurses employed by assisted living services agencies to delegate the administration of medication to trained aides, provided these aides have completed the necessary training as outlined in regulations to be adopted by the Commissioner of Public Health.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that requires assisted living services agencies to indemnify registered nurses from financial loss or legal expenses arising from claims related to the administration of medication, as long as the actions are not wanton, reckless, or malicious. This legislation seeks to enhance the care provided to assisted living residents by expanding the roles of trained aides while ensuring protections for nursing staff involved in medication administration.