House Bill 724, sponsored by Helton-Haynes, proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding long-term care facilities. The bill introduces a new provision in Section 68-11-232, allowing assisted-care living facilities to meet information posting requirements by displaying the information on an electronic screen that is clearly visible to both residents and the public, provided that this method is approved by the board for licensing health care facilities.
This amendment aims to modernize the way information is communicated within assisted-care living facilities, potentially enhancing accessibility and convenience for residents and visitors. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 68-11-232