SB429
Health, Department of; and State Health Commissioner; nursing home oversight and accountability.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 30, 2026
Senate: Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
Chief Patron:
Christopher Head (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Department of Health and State Health Commissioner; nursing home oversight and accountability.
Directs the Department of Health and State Health Commissioner to take steps to improve care quality, protect residents, and strengthen oversight and accountability of nursing homes in the Commonwealth. The bill directs the Department to enhance recruitment efforts and expand workforce capacity in the Office of Licensure and Certification, accelerate ... (More) training and onboarding initiatives, and explore measures to reduce administrative burdens. The bill requires the Commissioner to submit an annual report with recommendations for continuing improvement of nursing home quality and oversight. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100798D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
