The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1175, aims to enhance transparency and accountability in assisted living facilities by mandating public hearings for significant fee increases. Specifically, the bill amends subsection (e) of section 19a-564 of the general statutes, which governs the operations of assisted living services agencies. The key changes include the requirement for these agencies to hold a public informational hearing if a fee increase exceeds ten percent of the previous fee, with the hearing to take place no later than thirty days before the fee increase takes effect. This hearing will allow for public commentary from residents, their representatives, family members, and other interested parties.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that assisted living services agencies must disclose fee increases to residents or their representatives at least sixty days prior to implementation and provide a history of fee increases over the past three years upon request. The legislation also clarifies that agencies can make immediate fee adjustments related to changes in care or services necessary for resident safety. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025.