Although parts of the bill received criticism, many lawmakers who opposed those elements said they felt compelled to vote for it anyway because other parts were too important.
The 67-page bill covers nursing home regulations for staffing as well as deadlines for criminals deemed mentally unfit to be transferred to a mental health facility.
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