SB 1477
assisted living facilities; referral agents
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase transparency and protect residents of assisted living facilities by regulating referral agencies. It requires these agencies to disclose any financial relationships they have with facilities, the fees they receive, and the amount of those fees to prospective residents. Residents also have the right to terminate the referral agency's services and receive a written acknowledgement of that termination. The bill also establishes insurance requirements and potential civil penalties for non-compliance.
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