Bill > HB297

This bill establishes new regulations for resident referral agencies, which are defined as individuals or entities that receive payment for connecting people with assisted living facilities. Key provisions include requiring these agencies to clearly disclose to prospective residents the services they offer, whether they have financial ties to any assisted living facilities they recommend, and that not all facilities may be included in their recommendations. The bill also mandates that residents be informed that they can find assisted living facilities through other sources like government agencies or online searches, and that they can stop using the referral agency's services at any time without penalty. Furthermore, a "referral fee" is defined as any compensation received for a successful referral, and the bill specifies that assisted living facilities are not required to work with any referral agency, and residents can opt out of their services in writing. The Attorney General will enforce these rules, with violations potentially leading to civil penalties of up to $1,000 per infraction.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB297