BILL ANALYSIS
AB 407
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
AB 407 (Beall and Eng)
As Amended September 3, 2009
Majority vote
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|ASSEMBLY: |80-0 |(May 11, 2009) |SENATE: |38-0 |(September 9, |
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Original Committee Reference: HUM. S.
SUMMARY : Imposes requirements on continuing care retirement
communities (CCRCs) in the event of their permanent closure.
The Senate amendments are non-substantive, correction
amendments.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY , this bill imposed various
requirements CCRC providers in the event of a permanent CCRC
closure.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee, minor and absorbable costs of less than $75,000
General Fund for DSS to receive closure plans, monitor facility
closures, and impose penalties on providers when necessary.
According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pursuant to
Senate Rule 28l8, negligible state costs.
COMMENTS : While current law regulates the establishment and
operation of CCRCs, there are minimal regulations governing what
happens when a facility must close. This bill will regulate
permanent closures of CCRCs and protect elderly residents from
medical risk and financial harm. This bill will require
operators to provide at least 120 days advance notice of
permanent closures and to adopt a relocation plan to ensure that
the closure is orderly and all residents are adequately provided
for.
The Senate amendments are non-substantive and correct technical
drafting errors. There is no known opposition to this bill.
Analysis Prepared by : Eric Gelber / HUM. S. / (916) 319-2089
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