Utah HB0506 establishes rules for discharging or transferring residents from assisted living facilities and creates an appeals process.

Utah HB0506 defines terms such as "ombudsman" and "resident" and limits when an assisted living facility may discharge or transfer a resident. The bill creates an appeals process for residents to challenge discharge or transfer decisions. Residents or their representatives can appeal by submitting a form to the department within a specified period. The administrative law judge will issue a written decision, including findings of fact, conclusions of law, and whether the discharge or transfer may proceed.

Utah HB0506 establishes rules for discharging or transferring residents from assisted living facilities and creates an appeals process.

Utah HB0506 defines terms such as "ombudsman" and "resident" and limits when an assisted living facility may discharge or transfer a resident. The bill creates an appeals process for residents to challenge discharge or transfer decisions. Residents or their representatives can appeal by submitting a form to the department within a specified period. The administrative law judge will issue a written decision, including findings of fact, conclusions of law, and whether the discharge or transfer may proceed.