H.B. No. 2510 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish new regulations regarding the operation of assisted living facilities and the provision of personal assistance services. The bill introduces Section 142.00605, which makes it a Class A misdemeanor for individuals required to hold a license to provide personal assistance services to residents of assisted living facilities without the necessary license. If the individual has a prior conviction for the same offense, it escalates to a felony of the third degree. Additionally, Section 247.0441 is added, which similarly criminalizes the operation of an assisted living facility without a proper license, also categorizing it as a Class A misdemeanor with the same felony escalation for repeat offenders.

The bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding assisted living facilities, ensuring that only licensed individuals provide care and services to residents, thereby protecting the health and safety of vulnerable populations. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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