New Law Implementation Plans

New laws go into effect on January 1st of each year. It can take years, however, for the new statutory requirements to be reflected in RCFE regulations. Some changes are "self-implementing" and never go into regulation.

How can you stay on top of these changes and have a clear understanding of your responsibilities and how your LPA will be enforcing new laws?

This members only section of the CALA website will keep you informed. In addition to Bulletin and email alerts of new laws and implementation procedures, CALA will continue to archive DSS Chaptered Legislation Implementation Plans accessible by year and topic.

New Laws:
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

Criminal Background Checks
2005 - AB 1240 (increased penalty)

Consumer Disclosure / Admission Agreements
2012 - SB 135 (hospice facility licensure)
2011 - SB 897 (foreclosure protection act)
2010 - SB 781 (eviction procedures)
2009 - AB 2370 (rate increase history disclosure)
2006 - SB 244 (resident rights)
2006 - SB 141 (preadmission fee refunds)
2005 - SB 1662 (rate increases)
2004 - SB 540 (special services disclosure)
2004 - SB 211 (admission agreements)
2003 - AB 1989 (change in health status)
2003 - AB 1946 (12pt font)
2003 - SB 1898 (60 day notice)

Dementia Care
2004 - AB 528 ( sundowning)

Disaster Planning
2009 - AB 749 (emergency plans)

Elder Abuse
2012 - AB 40 (abuse reporting protocol)
2006 - AB 179 (personal rights form)
2002 - AB 1690 (reporting)

End of Life
2009 - AB 3000 (POLST)
2003 - AB 1961 (RCFE admission)
2004 - AB 1166 (911)

Licensing
2012 - AB 2066 (RCFE license revoking process)
2009 - AB 978 (serious deficiency/civil penalties)
2007 - SB 1759 (post licensing visits)
2006 - AB 847 (PACE)
2004 - AB 1752 (fee increases & random sample visits)

Misc
2012 - SB 345 (long-term care ombudsman program)
2012 - SB 1329 (drug collection and distribution programs)
2010 - AB 762 (bedridden)
2008 - AB 949 (RCFE closures)
2004 - SB 577 (protection & advocacy authority)

Staff Training
2007 AB 2675 (online)
2007 - AB 2609 (medication)
2005 - AB 1945 (administrator certification training)