Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1088: Assisted living facilities; involuntary discharge, notice.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1088 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assisted living facilities; involuntary discharge, notice. Primary sponsor: Wendell Walker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Assisted living facilities; involuntary discharge; notice. Requires that regulations of the Board of Social Services regarding involuntary discharges of residents from assisted living facilities provide residents, the Department of Social Services, and the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman with a 45-day notice prior to an involuntary discharge. Under current law, a 30-day notice is required prior to involuntary discharge.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Health and Human Services
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1088)
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102049D