GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN HAS SIGNED A BILL INTO LAW THAT SHOULD GIVE GREATER REPRESENTATION TO RESIDENTS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES. AB-15-72 REQUIRES A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY TO HELP RESIDENTS PUT TOGETHER A RESIDENT COUNCIL (IF 2 OR MORE RESIDENTS REQUEST IT). THE NEW LAW REPLACES ONE IN WHICH A MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS HAD TO REQUEST A COUNCIL, BEFORE ONE WOULD HAVE TO BE CREATED. THE NEW BILL ALSO REQUIRES FACILITIES TO RESPOND TO RESIDENT COUNCIL CONCERNS IN WRITING, AND TO INFORM RESIDENTS ABOUT THE COUNCIL AND ITS ACTIVITIES.
