Health and Human Resources
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Petition 90
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Amend existing regulations regarding protection of human rights request F |
| Date Filed | 9/15/2009 |
| Petitioner | Steven Shoon |
| Petitioner's Request | Regulations allowing the Commissioner to suspend the applicability of the Human Rights Regulation, through a written exemption, to people on forensic status or civilly committed as sexually violent predators should be repealed. |
| Agency's Plan | The Board will consider the petition and any comments received at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 8, 2009. |
| Comment Period | Began 10/12/2009 Ended 11/9/2009 0 comments |
| Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 12/8/2009 |
| Agency Decision Summary | The Board determined that the authority granted under 12 VAC35-115 to the Commissioner to balance individual rights with the need for public safety is consistent with the provisions of § 37.2-400. |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Linda B. Grasewicz / Senior Planner |
| Address: |
1220 Bank Street Richmond, 2318-1797 |
| Email Address: | linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-0040 FAX: (804)371-0092 TDD: (804)371-8977 |