SB1086 proposes changes to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the relationship between assisted living referral agencies and assisted living facilities or homes. The bill aims to prohibit referral agencies from collecting a fee from an assisted living facility or home for a resident's move-in after the resident has terminated the use of the referral agency's services. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the facility or home was identified and referred to the resident by the referral agency within 12 months of the resident's termination notice, or whether the referral agency can provide documentation that the resident requested referral services before admission to the facility or home.

The bill also includes technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency with the new provisions. The changes would take effect on the general effective date. The current law allows referral agencies to collect fees under certain conditions even after a resident has terminated their services, but the proposed bill would eliminate these exceptions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-446.14
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-446.14