HB 2343 -- Long-Term Care Facilities

Sponsor:  Wilson (130)

This bill changes the laws regarding sprinkler systems in
long-term care facilities.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Clarifies existing language regarding the installation of
systems in long-term care facilities;

(2)  Allows facilities that have submitted a plan for compliance
for the installation of a commercial sprinkler system to be
eligible for a loan from the Department of Health and Senior
Services; and

(3)  Allows local fire protection districts or fire departments
that are deemed qualified by the State Fire Marshal to conduct
fire safety inspections of long-term care facilities for
compliance with state statutes regarding the installation of
sprinkler systems.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm