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SB 941

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONTINUING CARE PROVIDER REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt LaMountain and 5 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill requiring continuing care providers to register with the state and disclose financial and operational information to prospective residents for consumer protection.

05/06/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/06/2025)
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Bill Summary · SB 941

Legislative bill overview

SB 941 establishes a registration and disclosure system for continuing care providers in Rhode Island, requiring these facilities to register with the state and disclose specified information to prospective residents. The bill aims to increase transparency and oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and similar long-term care arrangements.

Why is this important

Continuing care providers handle substantial upfront fees and long-term financial commitments from elderly and vulnerable residents, yet operate with limited state oversight in many jurisdictions. Enhanced registration and disclosure requirements can help protect consumers from financial fraud, inadequate care standards, and undisclosed facility risks—critical safeguards for a population with limited ability to recover from losses.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Continuing care providers may argue that registration requirements and mandatory disclosures create administrative burdens and compliance costs that could increase resident fees
  • Scope of disclosure: Debate likely centers on what specific financial, operational, and performance metrics must be disclosed and how detailed these requirements should be
  • Regulatory capacity: Questions may arise about whether Rhode Island's health department has adequate staffing and resources to effectively register, monitor, and enforce compliance with new provider requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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