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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING

ACT

     Introduced By: Senators Goldin, Cool Rumsey, Satchell, Pichardo, and Goodwin

     Date Introduced: February 27, 2014

     Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 23-17.4 of the General Laws entitled "Assisted Living Residence

Licensing Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     23-17.4-16.6. Posting of license and reports. -- Every assisted living residence licensed

pursuant to this chapter shall display in a conspicuous public area of the residence the following

information:

     (1) A copy of the assisted living residence license that identifies the level of license and

names of the owner and operator;

     (2) The name and contact information for the current administrator;

     (3) The address and telephone number of the division within the health department that

will accept complaints or notice of violations of the sections in this chapter; and

     (4) A copy of the latest report showing results of the annual state licensing survey.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage September 1, 2014.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING

ACT

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     This act would require licensed assisted living residences to display a copy of its license,

contact information for its current administration, health department contacts for complaints and

the latest copy of the annual state licensing survey results report.

     This act would take effect upon passage September 1, 2014.

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