SB 5511 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Provides that, beginning with the effective date of this act, the department shall not adopt any new or additional rules that increase the cost of compliance for nursing homes unless the department repeals rules of equal or greater compliance costs. The department may adopt rules to comply with mandates of the federal government affecting nursing homes, but the department may not exceed the mandate of the federal legislation or rule.