Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.

Redefined 'life care contract' to require the inclusion of both long-term care services (nursing, medical, or personal care) AND board/lodging to qualify for specific regulatory scrutiny.

Changed the timing for actuarial analysis submissions so that the requirement applies to every renewal application starting with the second renewal, rather than the initial application.

Added a requirement for the public online listing of registered communities to include links to the results of actuarial analysis reviews.

Shifted the authority for appealing unfavorable actuarial review decisions from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Insurance Commissioner's office.

Enhanced the notification process for failed actuarial reviews to require the office to provide specific reasons and details so applicants can attempt to fix deficiencies.

The bill's reading date was updated from January 30, 2026, to February 9, 2026, reflecting its progression in the legislative process.

The sponsoring committee was changed from Health Care & Wellness to Appropriations, suggesting a potential focus on budgetary or funding aspects of the new regulations.

The appeal process for unsatisfactory actuarial reviews was clarified to be directed to the Insurance Commissioner, and the Commissioner was granted explicit authority to administer these appeals.

New provisions allow the Insurance Commissioner to request additional actuarial materials from applicants to ensure the review process is thorough.

The term 'actuarial materials' was introduced alongside 'actuarial analysis' to provide flexibility in the submission requirements for financial reviews.

Confidentiality protections for sensitive documents were expanded to explicitly include written notices regarding appeal rights and the reasons for unsatisfactory determinations.