HB494

Providing for departmental powers and duties as to small personal care homes; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB494 establishes regulations and penalties for small personal care homes.

Pennsylvania HB494 amends the Human Services Code to add provisions for small personal care homes. The bill mandates that administrators of these homes register with the department and submit criminal history records. The department is tasked with creating regulations for building, equipment, operation, care, programs, services, training, and staffing. It also grants the department authority to inspect homes and enter records. The bill outlines duties for administrators, including maintaining compliance with regulations and record-keeping.

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Human Services Committee
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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Human Services