HB297
Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
Chief Patron:
Holly Seibold (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Assisted living facilities; resident
referral agencies; required disclosures; referral fee limitations; civil penalty. Sets forth requirements for resident referral agencies, defined in the bill as any individual or entity that receives compensation from an assisted living facility, a third party, or a prospective resident for providing resident referrals to an assisted living facility, including ... (More) required disclosures, referral fee limitations, enforcement, and civil penalties. The bill provides that assisted living facilities and residents are not obligated to participate with any resident referral agency and specifies that residents may opt out at any time in writing. The bill also specifies the minimum services a resident referral agency must provide before becoming eligible to receive a referral fee. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104702D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/16/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Social Services
- 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB297)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
