VALA opposes HB1730 as it creates a strict liability bill that penalizes an assisted living facility that has done its due diligence in abiding by the requirements of the law, including background checks on every employee. If the business failed to abide by the law or was negligent in its actions, then we could understand the allocation of liability; however, an employer that had no warning of a future criminal act of an employee that passed the background required by law should not be punished for the act of the employee that was unpredictable. This bill will create significant liability on an already strained industry. HB1730 unfairly targets industries that must rely on direct interactions with individuals in order to provide services. By increasing the liability of such industries, then the associated cost of insurance will increase, which will then increase the cost of care by the consumers. We ask you to oppose HB1730.
VALA opposes HB1730 as it creates a strict liability bill that penalizes an assisted living facility that has done its due diligence in abiding by the requirements of the law, including background checks on every employee. If the business failed to abide by the law or was negligent in its actions, then we could understand the allocation of liability; however, an employer that had no warning of a future criminal act of an employee that passed the background required by law should not be punished for the act of the employee that was unpredictable. This bill will create significant liability on an already strained industry. HB1730 unfairly targets industries that must rely on direct interactions with individuals in order to provide services. By increasing the liability of such industries, then the associated cost of insurance will increase, which will then increase the cost of care by the consumers. We ask you to oppose HB1730.