BILL NUMBER: SB 221	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Walters

                        FEBRUARY 23, 2009

   An act to repeal Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 1794.01) of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to home dialysis
agencies.



	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 221, as introduced, Walters. home dialysis agencies.
   Existing law provides for the licensing and regulation of home
dialysis agencies by the State Department of Public Health.
   This bill would repeal these provisions.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  The Legislature finds and declares that the provisions
of Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 1794.01) of Division 2 of the
Health and Safety Code relating to Home Dialysis Agencies have never
been implemented, and will not be implemented due to existing funding
constraints. Allowing these provisions to remain in the code has
created confusion and misunderstandings with respect to dialysis
services provided in skilled nursing facilities. It is necessary to
repeal these provisions to avoid continued confusion and
misunderstandings.
  SEC. 2.  Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 1794.01) of Division 2
of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.