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SB 1153

Social Services, Department of; appointment of receiver for assisted living facilities.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Head and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia empowers its Department of Social Services to appoint receivers managing failed assisted living facilities, ensuring resident care continuity during regulatory enforcement.

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Bill Summary · SB 1153

Legislative bill overview

SB 1153 authorizes Virginia's Department of Social Services to appoint a receiver to manage assisted living facilities that are operating in violation of state regulations or failing to provide adequate care. The bill provides the department with legal mechanisms to intervene directly in facility operations when serious deficiencies are identified, rather than relying solely on licensing suspension or closure.

Why is this important

Assisted living facilities house vulnerable elderly and disabled populations who depend on adequate management and care standards. This bill addresses situations where facilities are mismanaged but not immediately closed, allowing the state to step in and maintain operations while correcting serious problems—protecting residents from abandonment or emergency disruptions while enforcement action proceeds.

Potential points of contention

  • Government overreach concerns: Opponents may argue that direct state appointment of receivers constitutes excessive government intervention in private business operations beyond regulatory authority
  • Liability and cost allocation: Unclear standards about who bears financial responsibility if appointed receivers incur losses or if facilities deteriorate under state management
  • Due process protections: The bill's procedural requirements for appointing receivers and their operational authority relative to facility owners' property rights warrant scrutiny
  • Funding and staffing: No explicit provisions for how the Department of Social Services will fund or staff receiver appointments in multiple facilities simultaneously

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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