SB409Introduced in the Senate
Assisted living facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms.
Introduced by Jennifer Boysko, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Assisted living facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms. Permits residents of assisted living facilities to have electronic monitoring devices placed in their rooms. The bill defines "electronic monitoring" as the use of a surveillance device with a fixed position video camera or audio recording device, or combination thereof, that is installed in a resident's room and broadcasts or records activities or sounds occurring within the confines of the room. The bill contains several provisions establishing the requirements for the placement and utilization of any such electronic monitoring device in any resident's room, including requirements relating to ensuring that residents or their legal representatives and residents' roommates or their legal representatives consent to the placement and utilization of electronic monitoring devices in their rooms. The bill directs the Virginia Department of Social Services to promulgate regulations consistent with the bill, and the provisions of the bill become effective when such regulations become effective.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0496)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 3, 2026
97
Yes
0
No
2
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 | Absent |
| 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 26101275D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB409)
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (34-Y 0-N 0-A)
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) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Social Services
Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB409ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB409)
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 496 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0496)
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