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OK HB4410

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Meloyde Blancett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires referral agencies to provide consumers with written disclosure statements in 14-point font before making referrals to assisted living centers or continuum of care facilities, including details on services, fees, termination rights, contact information, and privacy policy

  • Prohibits referral agencies from charging facilities for placements after more than 12 months has lapsed in documented counseling with the consumer, requiring a new contract after that period

  • Reduces the maximum referral payment period from 36 months to 12 months from the date the referral was made to the facility

  • Limits referral fee compensation to either a fixed fee or the equivalent of the first month's rent, payable only after the referred resident lives in the community for over 90 days

  • Allows consumers who unknowingly use multiple referral agencies to choose which agency receives the fee, and permits consumers to terminate their relationship with a referral agent in writing to use different services for future moves

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Long-term care referral fees; referral agency referrals; disclosure requirements; restrictions; duties; compensation for referral agency; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/3/2026
Health and Human Services Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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