A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA STUDY COMMISSION ON AGING TO STUDY THE NECESSITY FOR LIMITING THE AUTHORITY OF LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDERS IN HIRING CONVICTED FELONS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The North Carolina Study Commission on Aging shall study the need for amending G.S. 131E‑265 and G.S. 131D‑40 regarding the authority of a nursing home, home care agency, adult care homes, or the contract agency of a nursing home, home care agency, or adult care homes to determine if there is a need to specify certain convictions committed within a given time frame that should automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.
SECTION 2.  In conducting the study, the North Carolina Study Commission on Aging shall consult with the Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina Attorney General's office, and long-term care provider associations and advocacy groups.
SECTION 3.  The North Carolina Study Commission on Aging shall submit its findings and recommendations to the 2006 Regular Session of the 2005 General Assembly upon its convening.
SECTION 4.  This act is effective when it becomes law.