Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 247: Nursing homes; application to Commissioner of Health for change of operator license, civil penalty.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 247 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nursing homes; application to Commissioner of Health for change of operator license, civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Barbara Favola (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0415).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Nursing homes; change of operator; application to Commissioner of Health for change of operator license; civil penalty. Requires a person taking over the daily operations and management of a nursing home when change of ownership or control occurs to apply to the Commissioner of Health for a change of operator license. The bill establishes the requirements for the application for and for the granting of such license and establishes a civil penalty for failing to provide the Commissioner with information or documentation, effectuating a change of operator without applying for a change of operator license, or providing fraudulent information on an application for a change of operator license. This bill is identical to HB 717.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Favola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 (CHAP0415)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 415 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB247)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB247ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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