Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 476: Continuing care providers; quarterly meeting requirements.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 476 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Continuing care providers; quarterly meeting requirements. Primary sponsor: Vivian Watts (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0620).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Continuing care providers; quarterly meeting requirements. Amends the quarterly meeting requirements for continuing care facilities to provide that at least two of such meetings per year shall be open to all residents and that certain individuals shall participate in at least two of such meetings per year. The bill also requires, if requested by the resident council or a majority of the independent living residents of a continuing care facility, the provider to include as a participant in the meetings of its board of directors or other governing body a resident representative elected by a majority of such residents, who shall participate in a non-voting, advisory capacity. This bill is identical to SB 358.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Watts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Atoosa Reaser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0620)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 620 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB476ER)
- Enrolled
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Conference report agreed to by House (85-Y 10-N 0-A)
- Conference Report released
- House Conferees: Watts, Willett, Walker
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