CT SB00902

Defines "family council" as an independent group of family members and friends who advocate for residents' needs and facilitate communication between community administration, residents, and families in managed residential communities offering assisted living services.

Requires all managed residential communities to encourage and assist in establishing a family council by January 1, 2024.

Family councils cannot include non-resident family members or friends of dementia special care unit residents without that resident's consent.

Prohibits managed residential communities from controlling or managing residents' financial affairs or personal property, except for assisting with long-term care insurance claims when residents authorize disclosure.

Effective date: October 1, 2023 for definitional amendments and October 1, 2023 for operational requirements.