2009 House Bill 5191

Revise nursing home abuse reporting law

Introduced in the House

July 14, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jimmy Womack (D-7)

To revise the law that requires a nursing home employee who becomes aware of patient mistreatment, abuse, or neglect to report it to the home’s administrator or nursing director. The bill would require the employee to also report mistreatment directly to the Department of Community Health.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Oct. 14, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 29, 2009

Passed in the House 96 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services