Requires nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities with elevators to install backup power sources.

The bill mandates that nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities with elevators must install and maintain backup power sources capable of operating elevators for at least 48 hours during power outages. These facilities must also ensure a sufficient fuel supply for the backup power sources. The bill outlines civil and administrative penalties for non-compliance, with specific provisions for each type of facility. Compliance is not required before March 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Requires nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities with elevators to install backup power sources.

The bill mandates that nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities with elevators must install and maintain backup power sources capable of operating elevators for at least 48 hours during power outages. These facilities must also ensure a sufficient fuel supply for the backup power sources. The bill outlines civil and administrative penalties for non-compliance, with specific provisions for each type of facility. Compliance is not required before March 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.