The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding assisted living referral agencies by introducing new disclosure and insurance requirements. Specifically, it would require referral agencies to provide documentation that the referral agent is not on the adult protective services registry or to verify annually that they use a nationally accredited service provider for criminal history checks on new employees. Additionally, the bill mandates that referral agencies procure commercial general liability and professional liability insurance, each with specified minimum coverage amounts.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the definitions of "referral agency" and "referral agent," ensuring that certain individuals, such as employees of assisted living facilities or residents' family members, are excluded from this definition. It also emphasizes that no referral fees can be paid until the assisted living facility receives the required disclosures and acknowledgments from the referral agency. The existing penalties for violations of these requirements remain, with the potential for civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.

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