The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 123, mandates that assisted living services agencies hold public informational hearings when they intend to increase fees by more than ten percent of the previous fee. This requirement is aimed at enhancing transparency and providing residents, their representatives, family members, and the public an opportunity to comment on significant fee increases. The bill specifies that these hearings must occur no later than thirty days prior to the fee increase taking effect, and agencies must also disclose fee increases to residents or their representatives at least sixty days in advance.

In addition to the new hearing requirement, the bill also introduces a provision that obligates agencies to provide a history of fee increases over the past three calendar years upon request. The existing language in subsection (e) of section 19a-564 is amended to incorporate these changes, while also clarifying that agencies can still adjust fees immediately if necessary due to changes in care levels or resident conditions. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.