This bill mandates that associations of age-restricted communities establish procedures for collecting and maintaining emergency contact information for each resident. The collected information, which includes the resident's next-of-kin and preferred contact, is intended to be used for notifying emergency contacts in the event of a resident's hospitalization or death. The bill also requires associations to inform current and prospective residents about the opportunity to provide and update their emergency contact information.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that associations must notify the emergency contacts within 24 hours of learning about a resident's hospitalization or death. Failure to comply with this notification requirement will result in a civil penalty of $500, enforceable by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Attorney General, or other designated individuals. The Commissioner is also tasked with developing regulations regarding the collection and notification processes. The bill is set to take effect five months after its enactment.