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Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 4947 prohibits individuals with certain criminal convictions from providing residential caregiver services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It mandates that Medicaid providers review criminal history records before hiring caregivers and immediately terminate employees convicted of certain offenses. The bill also establishes a criminal offense for violating these provisions, classified as a Class A misdemeanor​.
Author
Chris Turner
Contact the Author
Rep. Chris Turner
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0574
Capitol Office:
CAP 1N.5
E-Mail:
