Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities.

Added new definitions for 'consumer' and 'referral agency' to clarify who is protected and who is regulated under the new chapter.

Requires referral agencies to provide written disclosure statements to consumers about services, fee responsibility, and the right to stop using the agency at any time.

Establishes prohibited conduct rules, including bans on self-referral, holding power of attorney, referring to unlicensed facilities, and improper fee collection.

Mandates duties for referral agencies including criminal background checks for employees, liability insurance, auditing senior living communities, and employee training.

Sets contract terms requiring referral agencies to specify payment periods not exceeding three years and prohibits fees after referral expiration.

Amended Occupations Code Section 102.005 to explicitly exclude referral agencies from certain licensing requirements that apply to other entities.

Clarifies that compensation paid to compliant referral agencies cannot be grounds for disciplinary action against senior living communities.

Includes effective date provisions contingent on a two-thirds legislative vote, with a default effective date of September 1, 2025.