Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 791: Assisted living facilities; requirements for resident referral agencies, required disclosures, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 791 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assisted living facilities; requirements for resident referral agencies, required disclosures, etc. Primary sponsor: Ryan McDougle (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Continued to next session in Rehabilitation and Social Services (12-Y 0-N).
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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): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDougle | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“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 Rehabilitation and Social Services (12-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB791)
- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Presented and ordered printed 26104507D