MO SB1515

Referral agencies that connect prospective residents to independent living facilities (where 50%+ of residents are 55 or older) or licensed long-term care facilities must provide written disclosure of any relationships with facilities, fees received, and the resident's rights to terminate services without penalty.

Prospective residents or their legal representatives must sign the disclosure document, and the referral agency must provide a copy to the facility before or when the resident moves in.

Facilities are prohibited from paying referral fees until receiving the signed disclosure and the resident is admitted, and cannot sell or transfer resident contact information to third parties without written consent.

Referral agencies cannot charge facilities fees or penalties when a prospective resident terminates the referral agreement.

Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation, enforceable through civil action by the attorney general or prosecuting/circuit attorney.