The bill amends the "Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act" to establish and support the formation of family councils and resident councils in assisted living facilities. It defines "family council" as an independent group of family members and friends advocating for residents' needs and facilitating communication with facility administration, and "resident council" as a similar group composed of facility residents. The bill mandates that all assisted living facilities authorize and assist in the establishment of these councils by November 1, 2025, and outlines their roles, rights, and protections, including a prohibition on interference from facility administration.

The bill also revises the residency agreement process, requiring that agreements be set forth in plain language and include detailed disclosures about services, fees, and a schedule for potential fee increases. Specifically, for written residency agreements entered into on or after November 1, 2025, facilities must disclose how often fee increases may occur, the schedule of such increases, and the history of rate and fee increases over the past three calendar years. Additionally, any increase to monthly or recurring fees after this date must be disclosed to residents or their representatives in writing with a minimum advance notice of 120 days.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of family involvement by requiring facilities to inform residents and their representatives about the existence of family councils and their right to form one if none exists. Facilities must provide information about family council meetings to family members and resident representatives, including the time, place, and date of meetings. The bill outlines the responsibilities of assisted living facilities regarding family councils, including providing adequate space for meetings and designating staff to assist the council. Facilities are required to respond in writing to any requests or recommendations from the councils within five business days, with violations considered a breach of residents' rights. The act is set to take effect upon passage.