SB 988 (2009) -  Nursing Homes [SPSC]

by Fasano
Provides that a civil cause of action for the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult under provisions relating to adult protective services is precluded if an action for violation of resident rights is brought under provisions relating to nursing homes. Provides an exception for a perpetrator. Requires a showing of admissible evidence and an evidentiary hearing before a claim for punitive damages can be brought, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Event: 05/02/09 S Died in Committee on Health Regulation on Saturday, May 2, 2009 12:00 AM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Health Regulation
  • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
  • Judiciary
  • Health and Human Services Appropriations

Related Bills

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Health Regulation Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Health Regulation; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00061 Time: 03/02/2009 - 6:02 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Health Regulation; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations Time: 02/05/2009 - 3:13 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 01/26/2009 - 12:42 PM Member: Committee: Version: __