The bill amends the "Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act" and the "Rights of Nursing Home Patients" to enhance the rights of residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities regarding the handling of vacancies after a resident's death. It prohibits these facilities from enforcing a thirty (30) day notice of vacancy policy in the event of a resident's death. Facilities are entitled to charge rent and fees only for a maximum of seven (7) days or until the deceased's personal property is removed, whichever occurs first. If the personal property impedes the reuse of the room, the seven-day period does not begin until the property is removed. If a new resident occupies the room before the seven-day period ends, the rent and fees for that period will be prorated and returned to the deceased's family or responsible party.

Violations of these provisions are classified as deceptive trade practices under chapter 13.1 of title 6. The Department of Health is tasked with promulgating any rules or regulations deemed necessary for the implementation of this section. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
6393: 23-17.4-16