Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
Health Care Committee |
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SSB 5563
Brief Description: Requiring the department of social and health services to inspect boarding homes at least every twenty-four months.
Sponsors: Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Deccio, Thibaudeau, Franklin and Shin; by request of Department of Social and Health Services).
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
• Changes the inspection cycle for boarding homes from annually to at least every twenty four months. |
Hearing Date: 3/25/03
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
Boarding homes are currently inspected by the Department of Social and Health Services (Department ) at least annually. The Department also inspects adult family homes. The inspection cycle for adult family homes is at least every 18 months.
Summary of Bill:
The inspection cycle for boarding homes is changed from annually to at least every 24 months.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.