Oklahoma HB2262: Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; imposing certain duties; broadening applicability of certain penalties; effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to the Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-879.2c, which relates to disclosure of care; imposing certain duty on referral agencies; broadening applicability of certain penalties; requiring certain facilities to post specified information; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act.

From the enrolled text, May 28, 2025:

An Act relating to the Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-879.2c, which relates to disclosure of care; imposing certain duty on referral agencies; broadening applicability of certain penalties; requiring certain facilities to post specified information; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-879.2c, is amended to read as follows: Section 1-879.2c. A. 1. Pursuant to rules promulgated under the provisions of the Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act, any nursing facility, residential care facility, assisted living facility, adult day care center, continuum of care facility, or special care facility that publicly advertises, intentionally markets, or otherwise engages in promotional campaigns for the purpose of communicating that said such facility offers care, memory care, or treatment methods within the facility that distinguish it as being especially applicable to or suitable to persons with Alzheimer's dementia or other forms of dementia diagnoses shall disclose the type of care, memory care, or treatment provided that distinguishes it as being especially applicable to or suitable for such persons. 2. The disclosure shall be made using a form developed by the State Department of Health and …

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