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Lawmakers advance nursing‑home staffing ratio bill but some members urge patience until regulations settle
Summary
Senate Bill 1279, proposing nursing home staffing ratios (LCO 5816), was advanced out of committee. Supporters said the proposal aligns the statute with levels some providers already report; opponents urged the committee wait until recently enacted changes complete regulatory review.
The Aging Committee voted to send Senate Bill 1279, concerning nursing home staffing ratios, to the floor after members debated timing and the need to codify previously agreed changes.
Representative Garibay moved the measure to JFS to the floor and Representative Hughes seconded. Representative Case said he would vote no, arguing the committee has…
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