Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB997 — Long-term care insurance; premium rate increases, regulations.

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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

This bill regulates premium rate increases for long-term care insurance.

The bill sets regulations for the increases in premium rates for long-term care insurance. It aims to provide clearer guidelines for these changes.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers may have clearer understandings of how and when their insurance premiums could increase.

Summary

Long-term care insurance; premium rate increases, regulations.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #1

  6. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100506D

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB997 do?
Long-term care insurance; premium rate increases, regulations.
Who sponsors HB997?
HB997 is sponsored by Holly M. Seibold.
What is the current status of HB997?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB997?
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