Assembly Bill 119 proposes the repeal of section 150.345 of the statutes, which currently governs the transfer of nursing home beds in Wisconsin. Under existing law, nursing homes can transfer licensed beds to other facilities under specific conditions, such as geographic proximity and ownership similarities. The bill eliminates this transfer process and instead allows for the redistribution of closed nursing home beds according to established procedures.

The new framework mandates that the Department of Health Services (DHS) redistribute nursing home beds within a county if certain occupancy and demographic criteria are met. Additionally, DHS is required to publish an annual notice detailing the availability of beds in each health planning area, allowing nursing homes to apply for these beds. The bill aims to streamline the process of bed allocation and ensure that nursing home resources are effectively utilized in response to community needs.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 150.345