HB 19-1268 Summary

• Requires referral agencies to disclose to prospective residents any relationships with assisted living residences, including common ownership, financial arrangements, management ties, or familial connections.

• Mandates referral agencies disclose that they receive a fee from the assisted living residence for each referral.

• Requires signed and dated documentation of disclosures from both the referral agency and prospective resident or their representative, with copies provided to the assisted living residence before resident admission.

• Prohibits assisted living residences from paying referral agency fees until receiving the required disclosure documentation and requires them to maintain copies for at least one year after admission.

• Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General or District Attorney through civil action.