| Action Summary | Implements changes to physician requirements for hospitals with psychiatric emergency departments. Expands hospital reporting requirements. Permits hospital staff to store, dispense, and administer cannabis oil without being prosecuted. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication. Exempt Citation: Chapter 296, 297, 320, 555, and 556 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly. |
| RIS Project | Yes [8754] |
| Associated Mandates |
Bill: HB1318 (2026)
Bill: HB1489 (2026)
Bill: HB75 (2026)
Bill: SB332 (2026)
Bill: SB738 (2026)
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Jona Roka / Policy Analyst |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 401 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)875-1089 FAX: (804)527-4502 TDD: ()- |