Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act

HR 7119, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, prohibits nursing homes and providers of home health or community-based care from requiring residents or patients to sign arbitration agreements before any dispute arises. It directly affects residents of skilled nursing facilities (covered under Medicare) and individuals receiving home health or nursing care (covered under Medicaid), preventing facilities from enforcing such agreements for current or former patients. The key provision bans the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements entirely, making them invalid and unenforceable, and ensures courts - not arbitrators - decide disputes related to these agreements. The bill applies to all service providers, including their employees and affiliates, and takes effect upon enactment.