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TATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT
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Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
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S. 0146
Fiscal Impact Summary
This bill states that each resident of a long-term care facility may designate one person who is
permitted to visit in the event that access to the facility is limited or prohibited due to a declared
state of emergency arising from a disaster or public health emergency.
This bill will have minimal fiscal impact to the Department of Mental Health (DMH) due to
limited operational effect. DMH anticipates that any additional costs can be managed within
existing appropriations.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) are
continuing to analyze the impact of this bill. This fiscal impact is pending, contingent upon a
response from these agencies.
Explanation of Fiscal Impact
Introduced on January 14, 2025
State Expenditure
This bill states that each resident of a long-term care facility may designate one person who is
permitted to visit in the event that access to the facility is limited or prohibited due to a declared
state of emergency arising from a disaster or public health emergency.
This bill will have minimal fiscal impact to DMH due to limited operational effect. DMH
anticipates that any additional costs can be managed within existing appropriations.
DVA and DSS are continuing to analyze the impact of this bill. This fiscal impact is pending,
contingent upon a response from these agencies.
State Revenue
N/A
Local Expenditure and Revenue
N/A
Bill Number: S. 0146 Introduced on Januar
y 14, 2025
Subject: Bill of Ri ghts for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
Requestor: Senate Medical Affairs
RFA Anal
yst(s): Boggs
Impact Date: January 14, 2025