Continuum of care and assisted living; Providers' Bill of Rights Act of 2026; effective date.
Summary
HB3289 creates the “Providers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026” and adds a new section to Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes governing assisted living facilities under the Continuum of Care Act. The bill requires each assisted living facility to post a providers’ bill of rights in a prominent location and specifies a list of rights for providers, including respectful treatment, the ability to terminate a resident contract for just cause with 30 days’ written notice, and the ability to immediately terminate a contract when necessary for the resident’s immediate health or the safety of the resident or others.
The bill also states that providers may file grievances or complaints without retaliation, refuse services outside the scope of the contract, contract with the community to support resident independence, access relevant placement information while keeping it confidential, refuse inappropriate referrals, decline to provide information to third-party providers, and maintain a drug- and weapon-free environment. It further requires providers to be informed about certain resident histories and whether a resident has arranged for sitters or other personal-service providers in the apartment. The act would take effect November 1, 2026.
Impact
HB3289 would amend Oklahoma law by creating a new statutory provision in Title 63 for assisted living facilities and continuum of care providers, adding posting and disclosure requirements and defining a set of provider rights and operational protections. It would affect assisted living facilities, residents, referral sources, and third-party providers by clarifying when facilities may refuse admissions, terminate contracts, limit services, and seek information needed for placement and safety decisions.
Sentiment
The available record shows no committee transcript or vote history, so there is no documented debate or recorded floor sentiment to assess. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears to be framed as a provider-protection and facility-management bill rather than a resident-rights expansion, suggesting a likely supportive posture from assisted living operators and a more cautious or critical view from resident advocates concerned about access and discharge protections.
Contention
The main points of potential contention are the bill’s broad protections for providers versus resident protections in assisted living settings. Provisions allowing contract termination for just cause, immediate termination for health or safety reasons, refusal of referrals, and refusal to provide information to third-party providers could raise concerns about resident access, continuity of care, and transparency. By contrast, supporters may emphasize safety, autonomy, and the ability of facilities to manage admissions and operations without retaliation or inappropriate placements.
Health care; Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; rights of patient; responsibilities of patients; rights of minors; responsibilities of parents; effective date.