Allows individual entering assisted living or long-term care facility to terminate trash collection contract.
This bill allows individuals moving into an assisted living or long-term care facility to terminate their trash collection contract without early termination fees. It directly affects residents relocating to qualifying facilities (like nursing homes or dementia care homes) and trash collection service providers. Key provisions require a physician’s order or care plan confirming the move, 45 days’ notice (or 48 hours if immediate relocation is medically urgent), and a standard termination form provided by the service provider. Service providers may request written proof of relocation, but the bill ensures no fees are charged for these terminations.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Bob Singer
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