2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26102489D

HOUSE BILL NO. 476

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 12, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-4910 of the Code of Virginia, relating to continuing care providers; quarterly meeting requirements.

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Patrons—Watts, Bennett-Parker and Reaser

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Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 38.2-4910 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 38.2-4910. Right of organization.

A. Residents shall have the right of self-organization. No retaliatory conduct shall be permitted against any resident for membership or participation in a residents' organization or for filing any complaint. The provider shall be required to provide to the organization a copy of all submissions to the Commission.

B. The board of directors, its designated representative, or other such governing body of a continuing care facility shall hold meetings at least quarterly with the residents or representatives elected by the residents of the continuing care facility for the purpose of free discussion of issues relating to the facility. These issues may include income, expenditures, and financial matters as they apply to the facility and proposed changes in policies, programs, facilities, and services. Residents shall be entitled to seven days' notice of each meeting, and at least two of such meetings per year shall be open to all residents of the facility. The following individuals shall participate in at least two of such meetings each year: (i) a member of the board of directors or other governing body of the provider other than a member who is an employee or officer of the provider and (ii) the chief executive officer or equivalent officer of the provider.