Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Medicine
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic [18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action:
Creation of implicit bias continuing education requirements pursuant to Chapter 451 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly
Action 7128
 
General Information
Action Summary Pursuant to Chapter 451 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly, the Board is promulgating regulations to require implicit bias continuing education by licensees.
Chapters Affected
  VAC Chapter Name Action Type
Primary 18 VAC 85-20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic Amend Existing Regulation
Other chapters
  18 VAC 85 - 101 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Radiologic Technology Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 110 Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 120 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 130 Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 140 Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 150 Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 160 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 170 Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 180 Regulations Governing the Practice of Anesthesiologist Assistants Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 40 Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 50 Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 85 - 80 Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapy Amend Existing Regulation
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [8829]
Associated Mandates
Bill: SB22 (2026)
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
11352 NOIRA DPB review in progress.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: William L. Harp, M.D.  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
Email Address: william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-4621    FAX: (804)527-4429    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.