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Showing: 91 actions/stages approved by the Governor in the last 90 days for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 360]
Action: Addition of dietary fiber to pet food label requirements
Stage: NOIRA
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 General Review
Stage: Proposed
Board Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Stage: NOIRA
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: Proposed
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Action: Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage: Fast-Track
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage: Fast-Track
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) pursuant to Chapter 595 (SB 403) of the 2024 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Temporary Certification of Elevator Mechanics
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to QMHP regulations pursuant to SB403 of the 2024 General Assembly
Stage: Final
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavioral Health Technicians and Behavioral Health Technician Assistants
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Creation of registration for behavioral health technicians and behavioral health technician assistants
Stage: Final
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Relating to Criminal History Record Information Use and Security
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 120]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of Requirements Related to Sealing and Expungement of Records
Stage: NOIRA
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Proposed
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Charitable Gaming Regulations
[11 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to reflect changes made to the Charitable Gaming Law in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Stage: NOIRA
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to References to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Stage: Final
Board Virginia Employment Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Benefits
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: 16 VAC 5-60 Amend Benefits
Stage: Fast-Track
Adjudication
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: 16 VAC 5-80-10 Amend Deputy’s determinations or decisions
Stage: Fast-Track
Adjudication
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: 16 VAC5-80 Amend First level appeals and Commission review
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Department of Health Professions
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program
[18 VAC 76 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Fee Change for Home Care Organizations after Enactment of Chapter 172 (2022 Acts of Assembly)
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 219, 233, and 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 610]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Board Board of Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations (VADR)
Stage: NOIRA
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 52]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC)
Stage: NOIRA
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Stage: NOIRA
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations (IBSR)
Stage: NOIRA
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Certification Process
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 20]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Stage: NOIRA
Board Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
[16 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action: Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
Stage: Proposed
Board Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
[18 VAC 95 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction 2023
Stage: Final
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Prohibit Overnight Soaks of Gillnets in Specific Areas and Times
Stage: Final
Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 510]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Increase the size limit and increase the season for the recreational cobia fishery
Stage: Final
Pertaining to Licensing Requirements and License Fees
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1090]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Create a New License for an Extended Drift Gill Net Fishery
Stage: Final
Pertaining to Gill Net Control Date
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establish a New Extended Drift Gill Net Fishery
Stage: Final
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 10]
Action: Third Party Liability Update
Stage: Fast-Track
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Stage: NOIRA
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Repeal of Case Management Services for Recipients of Auxiliary Grants
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action: Licensure of foreign physicians through provisional and restricted licenses
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 80
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Elimination of active practice requirement for renewal
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 110]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 110
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 150
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 170
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action: Amendment to clinical hours limitations outside of Virginia pursuant to 2024 legislation
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Addition of NPDB report to licensure by endorsement process
Stage: NOIRA
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
September 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Accessible prescription labels
Stage: Final
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
September 2024 scheduling action to conform to federal scheduling changes December 2023 to September 2024
Stage: Final
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
December 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage: Final
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Repeal of outdated sections
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction
Stage: Final
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: Proposed
Board Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Pertaining to Horse Racing With Pari-Mutuel Wagering: Participants
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To promulgate a regulation related to access by designated persons within the enclosure.
Stage: Final
Medication
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To amend technical medication rule related to pre-race arrival.
Stage: Final
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]
Action: Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024
Stage: NOIRA
General Procedures and Information for Licensure
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: NOIRA
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 295]
Action: Amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Stage: Fast-Track
Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 325]
Action: Rename Program and Modify Local Reimbursement Formula
Stage: NOIRA
Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 730]
Action: Amend Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints
Stage: Fast-Track
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Implement Periodic Review Recommendations
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Impounding Structure Regulations
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Comprehensive Roadside Management Program Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 121]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final
Land Use Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Document Incorporated by Reference Update
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
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: NOIRA
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Board Board of Wildlife Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, etc., of Animals
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Bear
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Bobcat
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Deer
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Opossum
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 160]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Otter
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 170]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Raccoon
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 210]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Turkey
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 240]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Game: Waterfowl and Waterfowl Blinds
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 260]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Watercraft: Boating Safety Education
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 430]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed
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