Implementation Plans

In addition to providing members with summaries of new laws, CALA archives DSS implementation plans here as they become available. This archive will help you to have a clear understanding of your responsibilities and how your LPA will be enforcing new laws.

Implementation Plans by Year

2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011

2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

Implementation Plans by Topic

CCRCs

2022- SB 707 (financial plans and notifications)
2018 – AB 3098 (emergency and disaster plans)
2017 – AB 713 (dispute of resident transfer decision)
2006 – SB 244 (resident rights)

Criminal Background Checks

2022 – AB 1720 (out-of-state disclosure requirements)
2005 – AB 1240 (increased penalty)

Consumer Disclosure / Admission Agreements

2023 – AB 979 (RCFE family councils)
2022 – AB 895 (written notice)
2014 – AB 261 (billing practice)
2013 – SB 135 (hospice facility licensure)
2012 – SB 897 (foreclosure protection act)
2010 – SB 781 (eviction procedures)
2009 – AB 2370 (rate increase history disclosure)
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

2018 – AB 3098 (emergency and disaster plans)

Elder Abuse

2023 – AB 1417 (abuse reporting)
2013 – AB 40 (abuse reporting protocol)
2006 – AB 179 (personal rights form)
2002 – AB 1690 (reporting)

End of Life

2016 – AB X2-15 (End-of-Life Option Act)
2009 – AB 3000 (POLST)
2003 – AB 1961 (RCFE admission)
2004 – AB 1166 (911)

Licensing

2017 – AB 2231 (civil penalties)
2016 – AB 601 (licensure disclosure requirements)
2016 – AB 1387 (civil penalties, deficiencies and appeal procedures)
2015 – AB 1899 (licensure prohibition for abandonment)
2015 – SB 895 (correction timelines and complaints) | POSTING
2015 – SB 1153 (ban on admissions)
2013 – 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

2023 – AB 839 (RCFE financing)
2023 – SB 525 (health care worker minimum wage)
2022 – AB 1855 (long-term care ombudsman program)
2015 – AB 2044 (CPR training, administrator presence, and safety training)
2015 – AB 1523 (liability insurance)
2014 – AB 620 (absentee notification plan)
2013 – SB 345 (long-term care ombudsman program)
2013 – SB 1329 (drug collection and distribution programs)
2010 – AB 762 (bedridden)
2008 – AB 949 (RCFE closures)
2004 – SB 577 (protection & advocacy authority)

Resident Experience

2021 – AB 665 (internet access)
2017 – SB 219 (LGBT resident rights)
2015 – AB 2171 (resident rights)  | POSTING LIC 613C | POSTING LIC 613C-2
2015 – AB 1572 (resident and family councils)  | POSTING
2014 – AB 581 (discriminating or retaliating against residents)
2014 – AB 937 (personal rights of conservatees)

Staff Training

2016 – AB 1570 (caregiver training and administrator exam)
2016 – SB 911 (administrator certification, medication training, and caregiver training)
2014 – AB 663 (LGBT training)
2007 – AB 2675 (online)
2007 – AB 2609 (medication)
2005 – AB 1945 (administrator certification training)