CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 665Introduced by Assembly Member Eduardo GarciaFebruary 12, 2021 An act to amend Section 1569.312 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to residential care facilities for the elderly. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 665, as introduced, Eduardo Garcia. Residential care facilities for the elderly: basic services: internet access.Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of residential care facilities for the elderly by the State Department of Social Services. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. Existing law requires a licensed residential care facility for the elderly to provide specified basic services, including, but not limited to, care and supervision, and helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services.This bill would add to basic services required for a licensed residential care facility for the elderly, by requiring a facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes to provide at least one common internet access tool with microphone and camera functions, to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information. Because a violation of the bill would be a misdemeanor, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1569.312 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1569.312. Every A facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:(a) Care and supervision supervision, as defined in Section 1569.2.(b) Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living in the combinations which that meet the needs of residents.(c) Helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services, as defined, in the community.(d) Being aware of the residents general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community.(e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.(f) Encouraging the residents to maintain and develop their maximum functional ability through participation in planned activities.(g) A facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes shall provide at least one common internet access tool, such as a computer, with microphone and camera functions to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 665Introduced by Assembly Member Eduardo GarciaFebruary 12, 2021 An act to amend Section 1569.312 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to residential care facilities for the elderly. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 665, as introduced, Eduardo Garcia. Residential care facilities for the elderly: basic services: internet access.Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of residential care facilities for the elderly by the State Department of Social Services. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. Existing law requires a licensed residential care facility for the elderly to provide specified basic services, including, but not limited to, care and supervision, and helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services.This bill would add to basic services required for a licensed residential care facility for the elderly, by requiring a facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes to provide at least one common internet access tool with microphone and camera functions, to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information. Because a violation of the bill would be a misdemeanor, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 665
Introduced by Assembly Member Eduardo GarciaFebruary 12, 2021
Introduced by Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
February 12, 2021
An act to amend Section 1569.312 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to residential care facilities for the elderly.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 665, as introduced, Eduardo Garcia. Residential care facilities for the elderly: basic services: internet access.
Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of residential care facilities for the elderly by the State Department of Social Services. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. Existing law requires a licensed residential care facility for the elderly to provide specified basic services, including, but not limited to, care and supervision, and helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services.This bill would add to basic services required for a licensed residential care facility for the elderly, by requiring a facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes to provide at least one common internet access tool with microphone and camera functions, to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information. Because a violation of the bill would be a misdemeanor, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of residential care facilities for the elderly by the State Department of Social Services. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. Existing law requires a licensed residential care facility for the elderly to provide specified basic services, including, but not limited to, care and supervision, and helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services.
This bill would add to basic services required for a licensed residential care facility for the elderly, by requiring a facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes to provide at least one common internet access tool with microphone and camera functions, to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information. Because a violation of the bill would be a misdemeanor, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1569.312 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1569.312. Every A facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:(a) Care and supervision supervision, as defined in Section 1569.2.(b) Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living in the combinations which that meet the needs of residents.(c) Helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services, as defined, in the community.(d) Being aware of the residents general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community.(e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.(f) Encouraging the residents to maintain and develop their maximum functional ability through participation in planned activities.(g) A facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes shall provide at least one common internet access tool, such as a computer, with microphone and camera functions to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 1569.312 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1569.312. Every A facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:(a) Care and supervision supervision, as defined in Section 1569.2.(b) Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living in the combinations which that meet the needs of residents.(c) Helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services, as defined, in the community.(d) Being aware of the residents general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community.(e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.(f) Encouraging the residents to maintain and develop their maximum functional ability through participation in planned activities.(g) A facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes shall provide at least one common internet access tool, such as a computer, with microphone and camera functions to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information.
SECTION 1. Section 1569.312 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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1569.312. Every A facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:(a) Care and supervision supervision, as defined in Section 1569.2.(b) Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living in the combinations which that meet the needs of residents.(c) Helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services, as defined, in the community.(d) Being aware of the residents general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community.(e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.(f) Encouraging the residents to maintain and develop their maximum functional ability through participation in planned activities.(g) A facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes shall provide at least one common internet access tool, such as a computer, with microphone and camera functions to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information.
1569.312. Every A facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:(a) Care and supervision supervision, as defined in Section 1569.2.(b) Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living in the combinations which that meet the needs of residents.(c) Helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services, as defined, in the community.(d) Being aware of the residents general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community.(e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.(f) Encouraging the residents to maintain and develop their maximum functional ability through participation in planned activities.(g) A facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes shall provide at least one common internet access tool, such as a computer, with microphone and camera functions to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information.
1569.312. Every A facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:(a) Care and supervision supervision, as defined in Section 1569.2.(b) Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living in the combinations which that meet the needs of residents.(c) Helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services, as defined, in the community.(d) Being aware of the residents general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community.(e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.(f) Encouraging the residents to maintain and develop their maximum functional ability through participation in planned activities.(g) A facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes shall provide at least one common internet access tool, such as a computer, with microphone and camera functions to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information.
1569.312. Every A facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:
(a) Care and supervision supervision, as defined in Section 1569.2.
(b) Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living in the combinations which that meet the needs of residents.
(c) Helping residents gain access to appropriate supportive services, as defined, in the community.
(d) Being aware of the residents general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community.
(e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.
(f) Encouraging the residents to maintain and develop their maximum functional ability through participation in planned activities.
(g) A facility that has internet service for business administration or entertainment purposes shall provide at least one common internet access tool, such as a computer, with microphone and camera functions to enable residents to participate in virtual visits or meetings in a manner that allows for discussion of personal or confidential information.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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