Action:
Mandatory conditional certification of recovery residences
Action 6809
General Information
| Action Summary |
The 2025 General Assembly directed the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to promulgate regulations providing for conditional certification of recovery residences within SB 838. This exempt action creates a conditional certification process within Chapter 260, Certified Recovery Residences, as required by the bill. Conditional certifications will be valid for six months and can be extended for a maximum of three months. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8373] |
| Associated Mandates |
Conditional certification of recovery residences
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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10864
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Final
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/15/2025). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Susan Puglisi
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Regulatory Research Specialist
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Address:
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Jefferson Building
1220 Bank St., 4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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susan.puglisi@dbhds.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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()-
FAX: (804)371-6638
TDD: (804)371-8977
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
