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Prohibiting certain changes of ownership of a previously licensed nursing facility
Sponsored by Sen. Tony Bisignano (D)
Topics:State governmentHealth care
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Currently, the state must approve any change in ownership for a licensed nursing facility. This bill would stop the state from approving those changes if the new owner is a private equity fund or a real estate investment trust. It also applies if a nursing facility is mostly owned by one of those groups.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, any change in ownership of a previously licensed nursing facility is subject to approval by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL). This bill prohibits DIAL from approving any change of ownership of a nursing facility if the person seeking to obtain ownership is, is owned in majority by, or is an affiliate of, a private equity fund or a real estate investment trust.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 12, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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- SF 533 Prohibiting certain changes of ownership of a previously licensed nursing facility91st General Assembly · In committeeNearly identical
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