Petition to Support HB1859 and Discharge Appeal Rights
October 10, 2023 | Policy
Information about HB 1859
To download the HB 1859 Information Sheet, please click here: Updated version 11.24.2023
We the undersigned individuals and organizations support robust resident rights for individuals living in licensed long-term care and believe that all residents should be provided the same basic human rights and protections, regardless of the kind of setting they live in. We ask the legislature to fulfill the promise made in RCW. 70.129
“The legislature finds that the public interest would be best served by providing the same basic resident rights in all long-term care settings. Residents in nursing facilities are guaranteed certain rights by federal law and regulation, 42 U.S.C. 1396r and 42 C.F.R. part 483. It is the intent of the legislature to extend those basic rights to residents in veterans’ homes, assisted living facilities, enhanced services facilities, and adult family homes.”
We ask the legislature to pass HB1859, and ensure that all residents are given access to the same resident rights as those guaranteed under federal law for residents of nursing homes.
To read the bill please click on this link: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1859.pdf?q=20230726133927