Bill > HB3843

This bill introduces new regulations for assisted living facilities and referral agencies in Texas, focusing on protecting client privacy and ensuring transparency in the referral process. Specifically, the bill prohibits assisted living facilities from selling or transferring a client's contact information without written consent. It also establishes comprehensive rules for referral agencies, requiring them to provide written agreements with clients that include termination rights, and mandates a detailed disclosure statement that reveals any financial or ownership relationships between the referral agency and the assisted living facility. The bill stipulates that referral agencies can only charge fees to facilities under specific conditions, such as after providing the required disclosure statement or after an agreement is canceled. Additionally, the bill introduces a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation for referral agencies that do not comply with these new regulations, with the attorney general empowered to bring actions to recover these penalties. The new regulations will apply only to referral service agreements entered into on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, providing a clear transition period for existing agreements.

Health and Social Services

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