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VA HB1458

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Downey

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a work group studying private equity's impact on health care in Virginia

  • Requires analysis of current health care facility ownership transparency requirements in Virginia compared to other states and federal standards

  • Work group must identify risks and benefits of private equity acquisition of health care facilities and develop policy recommendations for greater ownership transparency

  • Includes stakeholders from Virginia Association of Health Plans, Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, Medical Society of Virginia, and Virginia Health Care Association

  • Report with findings and recommendations due to House Committee on Health and Human Services and Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Health care facilities; SHHR to study impact of private equity on health care.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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