5971 AMS SHIN BUSC 003

SB 5971 - S AMD 149

By Senators Shin, Rossi, Zarelli, Fairley and Kohl-Welles

3/14/02 ADOPTED

On page 4, after line 7, after "71A.10.070." insert the following:

" Consultation shall include assurance that residents transferring from one residential habilitation center to another be provided comparable or better services and care at their new residential habilitation center."

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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EFFECT: Ensures that residents at residential habilitation centers who are forced to transfer residences due to facility closure or reduction in capacity will receive comparable or better care at their new residential habilitation center.