House Bill No. by Representative Miller amends R.S. 40:2116.1(B)(1) to extend the moratorium on nursing facilities and additional beds for nursing facilities. The current law, which sets the moratorium's expiration date at July 1, 2027, is revised to extend this date to July 1, 2032. This change aims to maintain the existing restrictions on the establishment of new nursing facilities and the expansion of existing ones until the new termination date.

The bill retains the current facility need review process established by the Louisiana Department of Health, which assesses the necessity for new or additional nursing facilities or beds. Under the moratorium, nursing facilities are still required to undergo this review process, ensuring that any new developments in the sector are justified based on community needs. The proposed extension of the moratorium reflects ongoing concerns regarding the capacity and quality of nursing care available in the state.

Statutes affected:
HB199 Original: 40:1(B)(1)