1. (a) In this section, the term “facility” means an intermediate care facility--intellectual disability consistent with § 1905(d) of the Social Security Act.

2. (b) A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:

   1. (1) A medical reason;
   2. (2) The welfare of the resident or other residents;
   3. (3) Knowingly transferring personal assets in violation of a contract provision and only to become eligible for Medicaid benefits;
   4. (4) A nonpayment for a stay; or
   5. (5) The planned closing of the facility.

Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 119, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.