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429.85 – Residents’ bill of rights.

429.85 Residents’ bill of rights.— (1) A resident of an adult family-care home may not be deprived of any civil or legal rights, benefits, or privileges guaranteed by law, the State Constitution, or the Constitution of the United States solely by reason of status as a resident of the home. Each resident has the right to: (a) Live […]

429.87 – Civil actions to enforce rights.

429.87 Civil actions to enforce rights.— (1) Any person or resident whose rights as specified in this part are violated has a cause of action against any adult family-care home, provider, or staff responsible for the violation. The action may be brought by the resident or the resident’s guardian, or by a person or organization acting on […]