Assembly Majority Leader Reyes Bill to Protect Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities Clears Judiciary Committee
Sacramento –Assembly Bill 849 authored by Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino) passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The COVID-19 pandemic devastated nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. Their vulnerable patients were among the first victims of the pandemic. Additionally, the pandemic prevented family members from visiting or even advocating for their family members in nursing homes.