The bill amends the "Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act" and introduces new provisions regarding the rights of residents in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. It establishes that these facilities cannot enforce a thirty (30) day notice of vacancy policy in the event of a resident's death. Instead, they are entitled to collect rent and fees only until the deceased resident's personal property is removed, with a maximum limit of seven (7) days from the date of death. If the personal property is not removed within seven (7) days, the assisted living residence may arrange for its storage.

In the case of nursing homes, if there is personal property that impedes the reuse of the room, the seven (7) day period for charging rent and fees will not begin until the property is removed. If a new resident occupies the room before the seven (7) day period ends, the rent and fees for that period will be prorated and returned to the deceased resident's family or responsible party.

Violations of these provisions will be classified as deceptive trade practices. The Department of Health is tasked with promulgating any necessary rules or regulations for the implementation of these sections. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
2566: 23-17.4-16