A3779

Establishes testing and visitation requirements and employment restrictions for long-term care facilities in response to outbreaks of infectious disease.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes testing and visitation requirements for long-term care facilities during infectious disease outbreaks.

The bill mandates testing and visitation protocols for long-term care facilities during infectious disease outbreaks. It requires staff and residents to be tested weekly and immediately if symptoms appear. Facilities must limit in-person visitation to one visitor per resident at a time, with designated areas for isolation of infected or exposed residents. Visitors must comply with CDC and state health department guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Infrastructure Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee