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Bills advanced at a glance: Gold Shield Day, TB screening for long‑term care staff and others
Summary
The subcommittee unanimously advanced a bill designating June 1 as Gold Shield Day and S.819, requiring TB screening for nursing‑home staff. It also recorded a unanimous subcommittee advancement of S.695 amendment and a unanimous advancement of S.453; S.160 debate was adjourned.
The subcommittee voted on several items during the session:
- Gold Shield Day (bill to designate June 1 to honor first responders killed in the line of duty): adopted by voice vote and advanced from committee.
- S.819 (TB screening for applicants and new employees with resident contact at nursing homes and community residential care facilities): sponsor Representative Heath Sessions said the bill would require facilities to conduct annual TB risk assessments under CDC guidance and obtain written proof of recent negative screening for new hires; the committee voted to advance the bill.
- (Also noted) S.695 amendment adoption and S.453 advancement are covered in separate articles; S.160 debate on the Dietitians Licensure Compact was adjourned for further information.
These items will proceed toward further legislative consideration on the floor.
