The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5141, mandates that assisted living services agencies operating within managed residential communities provide annual in-service training for their employees. This training is specifically focused on addressing residents' fears of retaliation from staff or others. The training will cover residents' rights to file complaints, examples of potential retaliation, and strategies to prevent such behavior. The bill specifies that the training does not need to be conducted by a qualified social worker, but the trainer must be knowledgeable about the resident population served.

The bill amends Section 19a-564 of the general statutes by adding a new subsection (h), which outlines these training requirements and defines "assisted living services" as per section 19a-693. The effective date for this new requirement is set for October 1, 2026. The bill aims to enhance the protection of residents in managed residential communities by ensuring that employees are well-informed about the implications of retaliation and the importance of fostering a safe environment for residents to express their concerns.