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• Introduced by Rep. Kathy W. Stein (D) on February 2, 2005, to make the intentional notification of a long-term care facility of a scheduled or contemplated inspection visit a Class D felony. The bill would subject the person that violates this provision to a civil fine of $5,000 to be deposited in the cabinet's fraud, waste, and abuse recovery fund.
  • Referred to the House Health and Welfare Committee on February 3, 2005.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Kathy W. Stein (D) on February 24, 2005, to add that violation by a state employee is grounds for dismissal. The amendment would specify that revenue from fines shall be used for the long-term care ombudsman program.
  • The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on February 25, 2005.
• Passed in the House (88 to 3) on February 25, 2005, to make the intentional notification of a long-term care facility of a scheduled or contemplated inspection visit a Class D felony. The bill would subject the person that violates this provision to a civil fine of $5,000 to be deposited in the cabinet's fraud, waste, and abuse recovery fund. The amended bill would add that violation by a state employee is grounds for dismissal. The amended bill would specify that revenue from fines shall be used for the long-term care ombudsman program. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on February 25, 2005.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 28, 2005.