Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateGeorgiaIntroduced
SB 439: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; regulation of referral agencies for assisted living communities and personal care homes; provide
Shawn Still
SB 439 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for regulation of referral agencies for assisted living communities and personal care homes; to provide for disclosures to prospective residents and acknowledgments of receipt; to provide for charging and collection of fees; to require verification of licensing of assisted living communities and personal care homes by referral agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Establishes clear standards for fee collection.
- Increases industry credibility through licensing verification.
- Protects market from predatory referral practices.
Risks
- Increases operational compliance costs for referral agencies.
- Requires administrative updates to disclosure procedures.
- Potential for higher barrier to entry for small agencies.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Improves safety for residents seeking assisted living.
- Enhances consumer awareness through mandatory disclosures.
- Provides recourse for families against deceptive practices.
Risks
- Potential reduction in total referral agency choices.
- May increase lead times for facility placement.
- Limited impact on actual quality of care provided by facilities.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Mandates agency transparency via consumer disclosures.
- Establishes a mechanism for licensing verification.
- Increases regulatory oversight of private referral services.
Risks
- Requires administrative capacity for enforcement.
- Could lead to regulatory gaps if enforcement is weak.
- Potential for reporting requirements to be misused.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Ensures referrals are directed to state-licensed entities.
- Reduces health risks associated with unlicensed housing.
- Increases accountability for safety standards in care placement.
Risks
- Does not guarantee facility-level compliance by itself.
- May focus resources on paper compliance over health outcomes.
- Limited oversight reach beyond initial referral process.
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Confidence
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