Assisted living referral agencies would disclose key details

Resident referral agencies would have to give residents required information and record their acknowledgment before collecting personal information. The rules apply to individuals or organizations paid by an assisted living facility for referrals, and to people considering moving into such a facility or their representatives. Requests for information made by a resident’s family, friends, or other contacts do not count as the resident agreeing to services. The disclosures and recorded acknowledgment must come before the agency submits the resident’s personal information.

The Attorney General would enforce these requirements, and a violator could face a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation. The penalty applies to any person who fails to comply with the article’s requirements. Penalty proceeds would go to the state general fund.