HB498Introduced in the House of Delegates
Certificate of Need - Intermediate Health Care Facilities
Introduced by Bonnie Cullison, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repealing the exemption from the certificate of need requirement for a change in bed capacity for intermediate care facilities that offer substance use disorder treatment services; providing a certificate of need is not required for a change in bed capacity at certain facilities offering certain treatment services if a written notice is filed with the Commission 45 days before the facility's establishment, the facility is consistent with the State Health Plan, will result in more efficient service delivery, and is in the public interest; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 69
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 6, 2026
46
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (132-4)
Referred Finance
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 69
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