Subcommittee approves amendment requiring proof of extended reporting insurance for nursing-home buyers SB 535, aimed at closing an insurance gap when nursing homes change hands, was amended to allow sellers to provide a certificate evidencing an extended-reporting endorsement and was reported out by the subcommittee 10-0.

Virginia's new SB 535 aims to protect nursing home residents by ensuring buyers have insurance coverage for past claims before ownership changes.

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Medication errors in long-term care can be life-altering.

Residents deserve clear explanations, informed consent, and thoughtful coordination around every prescription. We advocate for safety and for accountability.

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Nevada mandates mobile home park transfer report submission within 10 days New law requires reporting of mobile home park transfers to Division within 10 business days

Nevada's new Assembly Bill 38 is set to revolutionize mobile home park oversight by requiring timely transfer reports, sparking a heated debate about transparency and regulation in the housing market.

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Minnesota Senate considers reforms to long term care resident protections Senate File 1918 aims to strengthen protections for long term care residents amid ongoing concerns.

Minnesota's Senate is taking a bold step to enhance protections for long-term care residents, with proposed reforms that could reshape their rights and safety.

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Minnesota updates assisted living medication management services and resident protection laws Minnesota enacts new regulations for medication management in assisted living facilities.

Maine's House Bill 2458 could revolutionize assisted living by ensuring personalized medication management and stronger resident protections—will it pass?

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New bill mandates relocation before assisted living facility closures Bill requires assisted living facilities to relocate residents prior to closure.

Utah's new H.B. 472 could transform the way assisted living facilities operate, mandating that residents must be relocated before any closure—ensuring their safety and well-being.

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Rep Nabeela Syed introduces HB2429 to protect Illinois assisted living residents HB2429 mandates justifications for rate increases in assisted living contracts in Illinois.

Illinois lawmakers are taking a stand for long-term care residents with HB2429, a bill designed to enhance financial transparency and protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.

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