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Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 30
Provision of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services
Amend IL due to WIOA and Periodic Review
Action 4896
NOIRA
Stage 10995
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/11/2026.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 60
Grants to Area Agencies on Aging
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5280
NOIRA
Stage 8619
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/21/2019.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 70
The Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5708
NOIRA
Stage 9239
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/02/2022.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 100
Adult Protective Services
Repeal 22VAC30-100-15
Action 6906
Fast-Track
Stage 10993
At Secretary's Office
Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
18 VAC 30 - 21
Regulations Governing Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Addition of ABA certification as an acceptable pathway to obtain licensure
Action 7004
Fast-Track
Stage 11165
At Secretary's Office
Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
18 VAC 30 - 21
Regulations Governing Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Action 6293
Proposed
Stage 11056
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 46
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
Regulatory Restructuring - Repeal and Replace (Part 7 of 7)
Action 6769
NOIRA
Stage 10786
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST)
Action 6892
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10976
At Governor's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Alignment with Medicaid behavioral health services redesign; Coordinated specialty care (CSC)
Action 6955
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 11088
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Alignment with Medicaid behavioral health service redesign; Recovery and Empowerment Center (REC)
Action 6956
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 11089
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Recently Added DBHDS Licensing Requirement regarding Negative Actions
Action 6547
Fast-Track
Stage 10438
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Valid discharge plans (Ch 808, 2024 Acts of Assembly)
Action 6613
Fast-Track
Stage 10527
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Alignment with Other State Agency Regulations
Action 6752
Fast-Track
Stage 10765
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Technical and clarifying revisions regarding crisis services
Action 6807
Fast-Track
Stage 10862
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 115
Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Updating Human Rights Regulations following Periodic Review; conforming to Health Care Decisions Act
Action 6746
NOIRA
Stage 10756
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/01/2026.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 250
Peer Recovery Specialists
Peer Recovery Specialist-Trainee
Action 6891
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10975
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 270
General Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Regulatory Restructuring - General Chapter (Part 1 of 7)
Action 6755
NOIRA
Stage 10768
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 272
Regulations for Residential and Inpatient Services
Regulatory Restructuring - Residential Services (Part 2 of 7)
Action 6756
NOIRA
Stage 10769
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 274
Regulations for NonCenter-Based Services
Regulatory Restructuring - NonCenter-Based Services (Part 3 of 7)
Action 6760
NOIRA
Stage 10774
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 276
Regulations for Center-Based Services
Regulatory Restructuring- Center-Based Services (Part 4 of 7)
Action 6761
NOIRA
Stage 10775
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 278
Regulations for Crisis Services
Regulatory Restructuring - Crisis Services (Part 5 of 7)
Action 6767
NOIRA
Stage 10782
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 280
Regulations for Case Management Services
Regulatory Restructuring - Case Management Services (Part 6 of 7)
Action 6768
NOIRA
Stage 10783
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy
Action 6087
NOIRA
Stage 9799
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/08/2026.
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Action 6238
Proposed
Stage 10598
At Secretary's Office
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe
Action 6616
Proposed
Stage 10897
At Secretary's Office
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 80
Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
Creation of reinstatement pathway for QMHP-trainees
Action 6837
Fast-Track
Stage 10896
At Secretary's Office
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 90
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy
New chapter for licensure
Action 5656
Final
Stage 10706
At Governor's Office
Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
22 VAC 20 - 20
Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Application Procedures for the Distribution of Assistive Technology Devices
Regulatory Reduction Amendments for Chapter 20
Action 6909
Fast-Track
Stage 10998
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Repeal of requirement to periodically audit oral and maxillofacial surgeons for quality assurance
Action 6980
Fast-Track
Stage 11129
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Continuing education requirements for jurisprudence
Action 5987
NOIRA
Stage 9671
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Implementation of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
Action 6785
NOIRA
Stage 10814
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/08/2026.
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Exemption from certain requirements for oral and maxillofacial surgeons that perform non-surgical procedures
Action 6982
NOIRA
Stage 11134
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene
Revision of dental hygienist training and duties to eliminate need for dual licensure as a dental hygienist and registration as a DAII
Action 6688
Fast-Track
Stage 10666
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene
Regulatory references cleanup
Action 6882
Fast-Track
Stage 10961
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 30
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
Training in infection control
Action 5505
Final
Stage 9647
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 30
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Action 5728
Final
Stage 11034
At Secretary's Office
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
18 VAC 65 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Funeral Services
Requirements for preparation rooms for establishments that do not embalm
Action 6740
Fast-Track
Stage 10749
Completed
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
18 VAC 65 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Funeral Services
2023 Regulatory Reduction
Action 6229
Proposed
Stage 10640
At Secretary's Office
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
18 VAC 65 - 30
Regulations for Preneed Funeral Planning
Declinable preneed funeral guarantee fee amendments
Action 6528
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10415
Completed
Department of Health Professions
18 VAC 76 - 20
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program
2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Action 6388
Proposed
Stage 10792
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 11
Public Participation Guidelines
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5944
Fast-Track
Stage 9623
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 67
Advance Health Care Directive Registry
Amend Regulations Following 2024 Periodic Review
Action 6908
Fast-Track
Stage 10997
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 71
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6671
Fast-Track
Stage 10628
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 71
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5947
NOIRA
Stage 9602
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/04/2023.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 80
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5997
NOIRA
Stage 9688
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 105
Rabies Regulations
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review (2024)
Action 6949
NOIRA
Stage 11081
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 07/29/2026.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 115
Virginia Immunization Information System Regulations
Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review
Action 6594
Fast-Track
Stage 10499
Completed
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 125
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5115
Final
Stage 9947
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 218
Rules and Regulations Governing Outpatient Data Reporting
Amend Regulations Following the 2019 Periodic Review
Action 6169
NOIRA
Stage 9896
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 219
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Action 5819
Final
Stage 11143
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 220
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 1271 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 6301
Fast-Track
Stage 10099
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 220
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
Promulgation of Fee Schedule
Action 5707
Fast-Track
Stage 10215
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 220
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 325 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6907
Fast-Track
Stage 10996
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Promulgation of Regulations after Enactment of Chapters 254 and 265 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6903
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10990
At Governor's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Action 5983
Fast-Track
Stage 9667
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions
Action 6170
Fast-Track
Stage 9898
Completed
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 166 and 180 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6876
NOIRA
Stage 10951
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/31/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 372
Regulation for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Repeal Ch 371 and Replace Following Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Action 6351
NOIRA
Stage 10167
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 375
Certified Nursing Facility Staffing Standards Regulation
Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapters 482 and 483 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly
Action 6324
NOIRA
Stage 10134
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/10/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 381
Home Care Organization Regulations
Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Action 5352
NOIRA
Stage 8710
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/13/2019.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 381
Home Care Organization Regulations
Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Action 5783
Proposed
Stage 9969
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 391
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6709
NOIRA
Stage 10707
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 402
Certification of Community Health Workers
Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Action 5625
Proposed
Stage 10091
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 409
Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6334
NOIRA
Stage 10146
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
Amend Regulations after Enactment of Chapters 254 and 265 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6904
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10991
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Action 5984
Fast-Track
Stage 9668
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
Repeal and Replace Hospital Regulation following Periodic Review
Action 6725
NOIRA
Stage 10725
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 416
Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment and Transfer Regulation
Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 725 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 5543
NOIRA
Stage 8983
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/31/2021.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 421
Food Regulations
Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2022 FDA Food Code
Action 6418
Fast-Track
Stage 10257
Completed
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 421
Food Regulations
Revision of Food Regulations for Mobile Units and Temporary Food Establishments
Action 6950
NOIRA
Stage 11082
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 07/29/2026.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 431
Sanitary Regulations for Hotels
Amend Regulation as a Result of Periodic Review (2022)
Action 6558
NOIRA
Stage 10453
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 440
Regulations for Summer Camps
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5960
Proposed
Stage 10269
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 462
Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5995
NOIRA
Stage 9686
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/26/2022.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 481
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Action 6112
NOIRA
Stage 9831
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 490
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule
Amend Chapter 490 as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 6098
NOIRA
Stage 9813
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 501
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction and Maintenance of Migrant Labor Camps
Amend Migrant Labor Camp Regulations Following Periodic Review 2023
Action 6183
Proposed
Stage 11142
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 520
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 4613
Final
Stage 10217
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 550
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
Amend Regulations Following Statutory Changes
Action 6269
Fast-Track
Stage 10048
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 550
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review (2023)
Action 6587
NOIRA
Stage 10488
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 590
Waterworks Regulations
Amend the Waterworks Regulations to incorporate the federal Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions.
Action 7010
Final
Stage 11174
At Governor's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 590
Waterworks Regulations
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review (2023)
Action 7019
NOIRA
Stage 11188
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 600
Waterworks Operation Fee
Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Action 5867
Proposed
Stage 10049
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 610
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6462
NOIRA
Stage 10325
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/21/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 620
Regulations Governing Application Fees for Construction Permits for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Private Wells
State Budget Addition of Fees for Repairs, Voluntary Upgrades, and Safe, Adequate, and Proper Evaluations
Action 6210
Fast-Track
Stage 9967
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 660
Regulations Governing Biological Sex Specific or Separated Spaces and Activities
Promulgate Regulations Governing Biological Sex Specific or Separated Spaces and Activities
Action 6905
NOIRA
Stage 10992
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/17/2025.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 15
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-15
Action 6796
NOIRA
Stage 10856
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/28/2026.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
Reduction of requirements for preceptors
Action 6787
Fast-Track
Stage 10818
At Secretary's Office
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-20
Action 6794
NOIRA
Stage 10854
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/08/2026.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 30
Regulations Governing the Practice of Assisted Living Facility Administrators
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-30
Action 6795
NOIRA
Stage 10855
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/28/2026.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 10
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
12 Months Postpartum
Action 5992
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 9680
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 10
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
State-Based Exchange
Action 6476
Fast-Track
Stage 10346
Completed
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 10
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
Repeal of Advanced Directives Language
Action 7040
Fast-Track
Stage 11216
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 20
Administration of Medical Assistance Services
Provider Appeals AIMS Filing
Action 6851
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10925
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 50
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
School Services
Action 6421
Fast-Track
Stage 10270
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 50
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Action 6565
Fast-Track
Stage 11160
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 122
Community Waiver Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Post Eligibility Special Earnings for Developmental Disabilities Waivers
Action 6186
Fast-Track
Stage 9926
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 130
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
Licensed Behavior Analysts to be Credentialed Addiction Treatment Professionals
Action 6692
Fast-Track
Stage 10671
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 130
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Increase
Action 6968
Fast-Track
Stage 11114
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 141
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)Plan
FAMIS Plan Update Eliminating duplicative provisions and making other housekeeping changes
Action 6396
Fast-Track
Stage 10218
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
Clean up of continuing education requirement references following regulatory reduction
Action 6708
Fast-Track
Stage 10704
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
Licensure of foreign physicians through provisional and restricted licenses
Action 6636
Proposed
Stage 11018
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 21
Regulations Governing Prescribing of Opioids and Buprenorphine
Exempt action to comply with HB712 of the 2026 General Assembly Session
Action 7009
Final
Stage 11173
At Governor's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 40
Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists
Licensure by endorsement for respiratory therapists
Action 7026
Final
Stage 11198
At Governor's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 40
Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 40
Action 6123
Proposed
Stage 10700
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 50
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Action 6294
Final
Stage 11176
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 50
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
Implementation of the PA Compact
Action 6739
NOIRA
Stage 10748
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 50
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Action 6295
Proposed
Stage 10816
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 160
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists
Licensure by endorsement for surgical assistants and surgical technologists
Action 7025
Final
Stage 11197
At Governor's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 180
Regulations Governing the Practice of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Action 6843
NOIRA
Stage 10914
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 19
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
Fee Increase 2024
Action 6414
Final
Stage 10681
At Governor's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 19
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Action 6198
Proposed
Stage 10963
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 21
Regulations for Medication Administration Training and Immunization Protocol
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Action 6197
NOIRA
Stage 9944
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 26
Regulations for Nurse Aide Education Programs
Amendment to address additional revisions to informal conference orders
Action 6883
Fast-Track
Stage 10962
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 27
Regulations for Nursing Education Programs
Amendment to make informal conference orders consistent with the Virginia Administrative Process Act and Board policies
Action 6759
Fast-Track
Stage 10773
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 27
Regulations for Nursing Education Programs
Periodic review changes to Chapter 27
Action 6540
Proposed
Stage 10680
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 30
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Implementation of 2026 periodic review for 18VAC90-30 and 40
Action 7020
NOIRA
Stage 11191
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 50
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Massage Therapists
Implementation of the Massage Therapy Compact
Action 6881
NOIRA
Stage 10960
At Secretary's Office
Board of Optometry
18 VAC 105 - 20
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Action 6071
Proposed
Stage 10029
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Inclusion of other opioid antagonists in regulations referring to naloxone
Action 6765
Fast-Track
Stage 10779
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Allowance for correctional facilities to possess long-acting medication
Action 6897
Fast-Track
Stage 10981
Completed
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Clarification regarding delivery of dispensed prescriptions
Action 6978
Fast-Track
Stage 11133
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Action 4186
Final
Stage 7888
At Governor's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Increase in fees
Action 6327
Final
Stage 10676
At Governor's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Crisis Stabilization Services and Use of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems and Remote Dispensing Systems
Action 6460
Final
Stage 10955
Completed
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
December 2025 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Action 6910
Final
Stage 11000
Completed
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Addition of prescription product accuracy as an accepted activity for central or remote processing
Action 6951
NOIRA
Stage 11083
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Update to pharmacy permit application requirements
Action 6952
NOIRA
Stage 11084
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Amendments to Chapters 20 and 21 based on 2021 periodic review
Action 6953
NOIRA
Stage 11085
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Therapeutic interchange and adaptation regulations pursuant to SB418
Action 7032
NOIRA
Stage 11227
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Requirements for use of central fill pharmacy and remote database access
Action 6505
Proposed
Stage 10906
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs)
Action 6580
Proposed
Stage 10907
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 21
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
Allowance for students to take NABP examination prior to graduation
Action 6935
Fast-Track
Stage 11055
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 30
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Action 5927
Proposed
Stage 9931
At Secretary's Office
Board of Physical Therapy
18 VAC 112 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC112-20
Action 6934
NOIRA
Stage 11054
At Secretary's Office
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 15
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to psychology board regulations of chapter 15
Action 6872
NOIRA
Stage 10947
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/08/2026.
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Expansion of allowed courses for meeting applied psychology educational requirements
Action 6875
Fast-Track
Stage 10950
At Secretary's Office
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC125-20
Action 6873
NOIRA
Stage 10948
At Secretary's Office
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Amendments to licensure by endorsement
Action 6321
Proposed
Stage 10595
At Secretary's Office
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 30
Regulations Governing the Certification of Sex Offender Treatment Providers
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC125-30
Action 6874
NOIRA
Stage 10949
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 61
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024
Action 6506
NOIRA
Stage 10385
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/07/2025.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 73
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Action 6410
Final
Stage 11131
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 73
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Amend Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Action 6155
NOIRA
Stage 9883
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/16/2023.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 73
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges
Action 6132
Proposed
Stage 10251
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/15/2025.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 80
General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Amend General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Action 6676
NOIRA
Stage 10635
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/07/2025.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 131
Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies
Amend Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
Action 5369
NOIRA
Stage 8732
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/04/2020.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 151
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Action 5370
Proposed
Stage 9388
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/27/2026.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 325
Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort
Modify Local Reimbursement Formula
Action 6675
NOIRA
Stage 11123
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 677
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Action 5045
Proposed
Stage 8557
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/19/2021.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 680
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Application for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Action 6943
Final
Stage 11067
At Governor's Office
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 680
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Establish Year Round Energy Assistance Program & Periodic Review
Action 5912
NOIRA
Stage 9542
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/29/2023.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Streamlining licensure requirements for LCSW and LMSW
Action 6901
NOIRA
Stage 10987
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Action 5965
Proposed
Stage 9880
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/24/2026.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Acceptance of APA approved trainings as CE providers
Action 6371
Proposed
Stage 10511
At Secretary's Office
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
2022 Periodic Review changes to section 37
Action 6370
Proposed
Stage 10512
At Secretary's Office
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Implementation of the Social Work Compact
Action 6606
Proposed
Stage 11130
At Secretary's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Limited practice as a veterinarian trainee
Action 6473
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10340
At Secretary's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Regulation of satellite offices of veterinary establishments
Action 6477
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10347
At Secretary's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Regulation of haul-in facilities
Action 6824
NOIRA
Stage 10885
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/08/2026.
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement
Action 6364
Proposed
Stage 10521
At Secretary's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes
Action 6131
Proposed
Stage 10523
At Governor's Office
