Rick Gundrum, Wisconsin State Representative for 58th District | Official Website
Rick Gundrum, Wisconsin State Representative for 58th District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "assisted living facility referral agencies and providing a penalty".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill establishes regulations for assisted living facility referral agencies, mandating disclosure of any relationships or fees between the agency and the referred facility. Referral agencies must inform prospective residents of any business ties, the fixed fee paid by the facility, and website listing practices. Prospective residents retain the right to terminate services, providing written notice to prevent further charges. Fees charged must reflect fair market value, not depend on resident potential value, and only occur post-resident confirmation of a move. Contracts must be restricted to one-year terms, with only one fee assessed per resident transfer. Violations can incur fines up to $1,000, and the attorney general or district attorney can seek injunctions against non-compliant agencies. This act applies to contracts made or altered on its effective date.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Representative Jeffrey Mursau (Republican-36th District), Representative Jerry L. O'Connor (Republican-60th District), and Representative Lisa Subeck (Democrat-79th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), along with three other co-sponsors.
Rick Gundrum has co-authored or authored another 99 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Gundrum graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Washington County with an AS and again from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a BS.
Gundrum, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2018 to represent the state's 58th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Bob Gannon.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB255 | 05/08/2025 | Assisted living facility referral agencies and providing a penalty |
| AB244 | 05/02/2025 | Posting the child abuse and neglect reporting hotline in school buildings. (FE) |
| AB237 | 05/02/2025 | The age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law |
| AB212 | 04/23/2025 | Registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE) |
| AB200 | 04/15/2025 | Applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB156 | 04/02/2025 | Requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE) |
| AB134 | 03/13/2025 | The effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126 |
| AB54 | 02/24/2025 | Utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE) |
| AB12 | 02/06/2025 | State agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE) |
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