SB2944 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
NURSING HOME-MENTAL ILLNESS
Last Action
2/18/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Replaces provisions concerning serious mental illness rescreening. Provides that all persons admitted to a nursing home facility with a diagnosis of serious mental illness shall receive a follow-up visit within 60 days after admission and shall receive a resident review by the Department of Human Services or its designee promptly after a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall ensure there are no conflicts of interest for pre-admission screeners.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Health and Human Services |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner |
| 2/18/2026 | Senate | Do Pass Health and Human Services; 010-000-000 |
| 2/18/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026 |