Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB297 — Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill mandates disclosures from assisted living facilities and resident referral agencies.

This legislation requires assisted living facilities and resident referral agencies to provide specific disclosures to residents and their families. The goal is to ensure transparency and inform choices regarding care options.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families will receive more information about assisted living options, helping them make better choices.

Summary

Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H House subcommittee offered

  5. H Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB297)

  7. H Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda

  8. H Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda

  9. H Assigned sub: Social Services

  10. H Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

  11. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104702D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB297 do?
Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures.
Who sponsors HB297?
HB297 is sponsored by Holly M. Seibold.
What is the current status of HB297?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB297?
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