HB717
Nursing homes; application to Commissioner of Health for change of operator license, civil penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 10, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Rodney Willett (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Nursing homes; change of operator; application to Commissioner of Health for change of operator license; civil penalty.
Requires a person taking over the daily operations and management of a nursing home when change of ownership or control occurs to apply to the Commissioner of Health for a change of operator license. The bill establishes the requirements for the application for and for the granting of such license ... (More) and establishes a civil penalty for failing to provide the Commissioner with information or documentation, effectuating a change of operator without applying for a change of operator license, or providing fraudulent information on an application for a change of operator license. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104892D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health Professions
- 02/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB717)
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
