Bill > HB2463

This bill establishes new regulations for referral agencies that help connect prospective residents with independent living and long-term care facilities. The bill defines key terms such as "referral agency" (an entity that matches potential residents with facilities for a fee) and specifies detailed requirements for these agencies. Referral agencies must now provide prospective residents or their legal representatives with written documentation that discloses any financial relationships with facilities, fees received, and important rights such as the ability to terminate services without penalty. The agencies must obtain signed consent from prospective residents, detailing the agency's relationships, fees, and information-sharing practices. Facilities are prohibited from paying referral fees until a resident is admitted and from selling a prospective resident's contact information without consent. The bill imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation and allows the attorney general or circuit attorney to bring civil actions against referral agencies that do not comply with these new regulations. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and protecting potential residents' rights when seeking placement in independent living or long-term care facilities.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2463&year=2026&code=R