House Bill No. 5141, also known as Public Act No. 26-44, mandates that all employees of assisted living services agencies operating within managed residential communities receive annual training focused on addressing residents' fear of retaliation. The new subsection (h) added to Section 19a-564 outlines specific training requirements, which include discussions on residents' rights to file complaints, examples of potential employee retaliation, and strategies to prevent such retaliation. The training must be conducted by individuals familiar with the resident population, although it does not need to be led by a qualified social worker.

This legislation aims to enhance the protection of residents in assisted living facilities by ensuring that employees are educated on the importance of fostering a safe and supportive environment. The effective date for this training requirement is set for October 1, 2026. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the insertion of the new training requirements.