PE Legislation Tracker

Active state and federal bills addressing private equity ownership — particularly in healthcare, housing, and childcare. Track what lawmakers are doing about PE consolidation.

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Bills tracked
1
Signed into law
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Pending

Signed Into Law

Corporate Transparency in Healthcare Act

AB-3129|CA (State)|Assemblymember Jim Wood (D)
Signed Into Law

Requires advance notice and Attorney General review of PE acquisitions of healthcare facilities in California. Gives the AG power to block deals that would harm patient care or access. Signed into law October 2024.

healthcare
Last action: Oct 2024Signed by Governor.Full text →

Active Bills

Private Equity Predation in Child Care Act

S.4891|Federal|Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
Introduced

Would prohibit PE-owned childcare centers from receiving federal childcare subsidies unless they meet enhanced transparency and quality standards. Would require disclosure of ownership, fees, and staffing ratios.

childcare
Last action: Jul 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Healthcare Facility Ownership Transparency Act

S.7524|NY (State)|Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D)
In Committee

Would require PE-owned healthcare facilities in New York to disclose ownership structure, management fees, and quality metrics. Would also mandate 90-day advance notice of facility closures.

healthcare
Last action: Jun 2024Referred to Health Committee.

Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act

S.4326|Federal|Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Introduced

Requires ownership transparency for nursing homes, mandates minimum staffing ratios, and increases penalties for quality violations. Targets PE and REIT-owned facilities specifically.

healthcare
Last action: May 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Full text →

Manufactured Housing Tenant Protection Act

H.R.7461|Federal|Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA)
Introduced

Would cap annual rent increases at manufactured home communities at 3% plus inflation, require 180-day notice before sales, and give residents right of first refusal when PE-backed owners sell communities.

housing
Last action: Feb 2024Referred to the Committee on Financial Services.Full text →

Stop Wall Street Looting Act

S.3022|Federal|Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Introduced

Would make PE firms jointly liable for debts and legal judgments of companies they acquire, ban dividend recapitalizations within 2 years of acquisition, and require PE firms to share profits with employees. Would also mandate disclosure of fees and returns.

healthcareretailhousinggeneral
Last action: Oct 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Full text →

Private Equity Transparency Act

H.R.5322|Federal|Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
Introduced

Would require PE firms to publicly disclose fees, expenses, and returns for each fund, and mandate reporting of workforce impacts (layoffs, wage changes, benefit cuts) after acquisitions.

general
Last action: Sep 2023Referred to the Committee on Financial Services.Full text →

Health Over Wealth Act

S.2519|Federal|Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)
Introduced

Would require PE-owned healthcare facilities to report ownership changes, quality metrics, and staffing levels to HHS. Would ban dividend recapitalizations at healthcare companies and mandate minimum staffing ratios.

healthcare
Last action: Jul 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Full text →