Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to block a new law requiring California nursing homes to maintain a 96-hour backup power supply, a move that could relieve the industry from over $1 billion in expenses. This suspension is part of a budget update addressing a $12 billion state deficit. Advocates for seniors are alarmed by the implications for emergency preparedness, especially following recent power outages in Los Angeles. The law, previously signed in 2022, aimed to enhance safety for residents during utilities shutdowns due to wildfires, a recurring issue in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to suspend a law requiring nursing homes to have a 96-hour backup power supply, potentially saving the industry over $1 billion.
The timing of this proposed suspension raises concerns about the state's commitment to fire safety and emergency preparedness in nursing homes.
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