MD SB751

Applies to assisted living programs with at least 15 beds, establishing requirements for family councils that protect resident rights and quality of life

Family councils may include residents' family members or appointed individuals, and facility owners/operators/staff may lead the council for up to 6 months to help establish it

Assisted living programs must provide new and prospective residents written information about the family council, including contact information for a council member and the state or local ombudsman

Facilities must respond in writing to any written grievance or communication from the family council within 14 calendar days

Assisted living programs must maintain both a public correspondence file (with resident-identifying information removed) and an unedited regulatory correspondence file for communications with the family council

Effective October 1, 2025