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OK HB4410
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Meloyde Blancett
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Reduces the maximum referral payment period from 36 months to 12 months from the date the referral was made to the facility
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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
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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
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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