AZ HB2601

Limits placement and referral agents to receiving no more than one move-in fee per resident unless the resident's primary care practitioner documents a change in the resident's level of care.

Allows a person or their power of attorney to designate an agent of record with an assisted living facility or nursing care institution and change this designation at any time.

Permits residents to opt out of an agent's service at any time, and facilities have no obligation to pay the agent's commission if the resident opts out.

Requires agents to visit assisted living facilities and nursing care institutions in person before contracting or making referrals, and to conduct annual in-person visits and visits following any change in facility ownership.

Defines key terms: "agent" as a placement and referral agent, "agent of record" as the agent chosen by a person, and "opt out" as ending all relationships with an agent including recall of all referrals.