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Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishments Act. Requires each establishment to have a written plan for protection of all persons in the event of disasters, for keeping persons in place, for evacuating persons to areas of refuge, and for evacuating persons from the building when necessary. Provides that the plan shall address the physical and cognitive needs of residents and include special staff…
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Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishments Act. Requires each establishment to have a written plan for protection of all persons in the event of disasters, for keeping persons in place, for evacuating persons to areas of refuge, and for evacuating persons from the building when necessary. Provides that the plan shall address the physical and cognitive needs of residents and include special staff response. Provides that the plan shall be amended or revised whenever any resident with unusual needs is admitted. Establishes additional requirements for the plan. Requires each establishment to conduct at least 6 drills per year on a bimonthly basis, and at least 2 of the drills, involving staff only, shall be conducted during the night when residents are sleeping. Provides that all drills shall be held under varied conditions to ensure that all personnel on all shifts are trained to perform assigned tasks; ensure that all personnel on all shifts are familiar with the use of the firefighting equipment in the facility; and evaluate the effectiveness of disaster plans, procedures, and training. Establishes additional drill requirements.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Human Services Committee · House Human Services
CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Human Services Committee · House Human Services
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 · House Human Services
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee · House Human Services
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 · House Human Services
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee · House Human Services
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 · House Human Services
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
CommitteeDo Pass Health and Human Services; 009-000-000 · Senate Health and Human Services
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
HousePassed Both Houses
HouseSent to the Governor
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date July 24, 2026
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0589
Roll calls
6 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
