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Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects

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HB 2154 General Notice (Architect Training Alternative)

General Notice

HB 2154 General Notice (Architect Training Alternative)

Closes: 6/17/25

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Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

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Chapter: [18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]

Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations

Action:	General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Chapter: [18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]

Esthetics Regulations

Action:	General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Board for Branch Pilots

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Chapter: [18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]

Board for Branch Pilots Regulations

Action:	General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/6/25

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Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians

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Chapter: [18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]

Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations

Action:	General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 7/4/25

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Chapter: [18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]

Opticians Regulations

Action:	General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Board of Medical Assistance Services

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Chapter: [12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]

Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services

Action:	Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Chapter: [12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]

Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services

Action:	Repeal of Case Management Services for Recipients of Auxiliary Grants
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 6/4/25

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Board of Medicine

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Chapter: [18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]

Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists

Action:	Elimination of active practice requirement for renewal
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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Last comment: 5/16/25 9:57 am

Board of Optometry

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Chapter: [18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]

Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry

Action:	Addition of NPDB report to licensure by endorsement process
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 6/4/25

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Board of Pharmacy

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Chapter: [18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy

Action:	Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage:	Final

Closes: 5/21/25

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Board of Wildlife Resources

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 20]

Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 30]

Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, etc., of Animals

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]

Game: In General

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 50]

Game: Bear

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 70]

Game: Bobcat

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 90]

Game: Deer

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 160]

Game: Opossum

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 170]

Game: Otter

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 210]

Game: Raccoon

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 240]

Game: Turkey

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 260]

Game: Waterfowl and Waterfowl Blinds

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 410]

Watercraft: Boating Safety Education

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Chapter: [4 VAC 15 ‑ 430]

Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements

Action:	2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/3/25

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Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice

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Chapter: [6 VAC 35 ‑ 20]

Regulations Governing the Certification Process

Action:	Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Department of Criminal Justice Services

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Chapter: [6 VAC 20 ‑ 120]

Regulations Relating to Criminal History Record Information Use and Security

Action:	Comprehensive Review and Update of Requirements Related to Sealing and Expungement of Records
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Department of Labor and Industry

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Chapter: [16 VAC 15 ‑ 70]

Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections

Action:	Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 5/23/25

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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

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Chapter: [18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]

Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners

Action:	General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Department of Transportation

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Chapter: [24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]

Land Use Permit Regulations

Action:	NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/6/25

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Forensic Science Board

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Chapter: [6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]

Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries

Action:	Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

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Public comment to be collected on seclusion and restraint pursuant to SB569

General Notice

Public comment to be collected on seclusion and restraint pursuant to SB569

Closes: 8/8/25

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Chapter: [12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]

Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities

Action:	Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 6/5/25

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Chapter: [12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]

Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Action:	Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 6/5/25

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Last comment: 4/21/25 2:12 pm

State Board of Health

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A new chapter would be required

Petition for Rulemaking

Prevent biological males from female-only athletics and certain female-designated spaces

Closes: 5/26/25

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Last comment: 5/16/25 5:29 pm

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Chapter: [12 VAC 5 ‑ 610]

Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations

Action:	Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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State Board of Social Services

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Chapter: [22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]

Child Support Enforcement Program

Action:	Implement Periodic Review Recommendations
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 6/4/25

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State Water Control Board

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Chapter: [9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]

Water Quality Standards

Action:	Triennial Review 2024 Rulemaking to adopt new, update, or cancel existing water quality standards as required by § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors

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Chapter: [18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]

Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations

Action:	2023 General Review
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 5/23/25

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Virginia Employment Commission

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Chapter: [16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]

Adjudication

Action:	16 VAC 5-80-10 Amend Deputy’s determinations or decisions
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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Chapter: [16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]

Adjudication

Action:	16 VAC5-80 Amend First level appeals and Commission review
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board

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Chapter: [4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]

Impounding Structure Regulations

Action:	Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 7/4/25

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