Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 297: Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 297 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures. Primary sponsor: Holly Seibold (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote).
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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; resident referral agencies; required disclosures; referral fee limitations; civil penalty. Sets forth requirements for resident referral agencies, defined in the bill as any individual or entity that receives compensation from an assisted living facility, a third party, or a prospective resident for providing resident referrals to an assisted living facility, including required disclosures, referral fee limitations, enforcement, and civil penalties. The bill provides that assisted living facilities and residents are not obligated to participate with any resident referral agency and specifies that residents may opt out at any time in writing. The bill also specifies the minimum services a resident referral agency must provide before becoming eligible to receive a referral fee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- House subcommittee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB297)
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104702D