House Bill No. 1095, introduced by Representative Hebert, amends existing legislation regarding alternative power sources at nursing facilities in Louisiana. The bill mandates that nursing facilities must have a permanently installed generator or alternative power source on-site, along with the necessary fuel or an alternative power generation source stored at the facility or delivered prior to any emergency event. This requirement aims to ensure that nursing homes are adequately prepared for power outages, thereby safeguarding the well-being of their residents.

The bill specifically clarifies the existing law by stating that nursing facilities must maintain either fuel or an alternative power generation source on-site. This addition enhances the previous requirement, which only specified the need for fuel to be available before an emergency. By reinforcing these provisions, the legislation seeks to improve the resilience of nursing facilities in the face of potential power disruptions.

Statutes affected:
HB1095 Original: 40:24(C)(1)
HB1095 Engrossed: 40:24(C)(1)