2025 SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-2305.2, relating to affordable housing; assisted living facilities. [H 2054] Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-2305.2 as follows: 15.2-2305.2. Affordable housing; assisted living facilities. Any locality that has adopted an affordable housing program pursuant to 15.2-2304, 15.2-2305, or 15.2-2305.1 may by ordinance negotiate that in an application for a special exception or special use permit in accordance with 15.2-2286 affordable rental units be included for any proposed development of an assisted living facility to be licensed pursuant to 63.2-1701. Such ordinance shall apply to newly licensed assisted living facilities and permit applications approved on or after January 1, 2026.