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Showing: 12 changes that have become effective in the last 90 days (Fast-Track, Emergency, Final) for the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: 2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/25
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/25
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
SB 826 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/5/25
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/25
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/25
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 1707 / SB 1059 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/24/25
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/5/25
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 2573/SB 1245 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/19/25
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/25
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/1/25
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/1/25
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Legislative Amendments
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/5/25
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