SB247Introduced in the Senate
Nursing homes; application to Commissioner of Health for change of operator license, civil penalty.
Introduced by Barbara Favola, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0415)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A) · February 24, 2026
98
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104796D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Assigned Education sub: Health
Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB247)
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB247ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB247)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 415 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0415)
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