HB599Introduced in the House of Delegates
Health - Licensure of Hospitals - Ownership Requirements
Introduced by Terri Hill, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring that hospitals, to qualify for a license on or after October 1, 2026, qualify as a nonprofit organization under federal law and be registered as a nonprofit organization with the State; requiring hospitals that receive licensure on or after October 1, 2026, to maintain status as a nonprofit organization as a condition of licensure; and providing that, on or after October 1, 2026, the ownership of a licensed hospital may be transferred only to a nonprofit organization.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 26, 2026
96
Yes
37
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
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 (96-37)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
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