Spatial separation requirement modification for certain residential programs

SF 3006 removes a distance requirement that previously prevented new assisted living facilities with six or fewer residents from opening within 1,320 feet of similar existing facilities. The bill directly affects small assisted living providers and local municipalities by changing licensing rules for these facilities. Key provisions include eliminating the 1,320-foot restriction for facilities serving six or fewer residents and requiring the state commissioner to notify municipalities in writing within 30 days when issuing such licenses. The changes apply to licenses issued on or after August 1, 2025, and also update notification rules for facility relocations.