2021 Senate Bill 213 / Public Act 159

Revise state access to nursing homes

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Kim LaSata (R-21)

To establish that a visitation restriction placed on a resident of a long-term care facility resident that lasts longer than a week would not apply to a state “long-term care ombudsman” office, which among other things is supposed to provide “confidential complaint, investigatory, informational, educational, and referral procedures and programs”.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

April 20, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 27, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To establish that a visitation restriction placed on a resident of a long-term care facility resident that lasts longer than a week would not apply to a state “long-term care ombudsman” office, which among other things is supposed to provide “confidential complaint, investigatory, informational, educational, and referral procedures and programs.” Also, to place specific nursing home visitor precaution rules in state law.

Received in the House

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Oct. 26, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 14, 2021

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To establish that a visitation restriction placed on a resident of a long-term care facility resident that lasts longer than a week would not apply to a state “long-term care ombudsman” office, which among other things is supposed to provide “confidential complaint, investigatory, informational, educational, and referral procedures and programs.” Also, to place specific nursing home visitor precaution rules in state law.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2021

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 23, 2021