Action:
HB 1305 Amendment (ALHI Board Disciplinary Powers)
Action 7079
General Information
| Action Summary |
This action amends the Asbestos Licensing Regulations (18 VAC15-21), the Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations (18 VAC15-30), and the Home Inspector Licensing Regulations (18 VAC15-40) to conform to changes resulting from the enactment of Chapter 772 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly. The legislation permits regulatory boards under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (“DPOR”) to take disciplinary cases under advisement as provided for in § 54.1-201 A 7 of the Code of Virginia. The legislation also amends the enabling statute of the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors (“the Board”) to reference §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-202 of the Code of Virginia, which provide for (i) the general powers and duties of DPOR regulatory boards; and (ii) the power of DPOR regulatory boards to impose monetary penalties.
This action amends applicable sections of the regulations pertaining to the Board’s authority to impose regulatory discipline to (i) provide that the Board may take disciplinary cases under advisement in lieu of other disciplinary sanctions as provided for in § 54.1-201 A 7 of the Code of Virginia; and (ii) clearly specify that the Board may impose the following sanctions against a credential held by a regulant:
• Reprimand;
• Fine;
• Suspension of credential;
• Probation;
• Failing to renew a credential; or
• Revocation of credential.
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| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 15-21 |
Asbestos Licensing Regulations |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 15 - 30 |
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 15 - 40 |
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| 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:
Section 2.2-4006(A)(4)(a) of the Code of Virginia.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8729] |
| Associated Mandates |
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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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11267
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Final
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (09/07/2026). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jeannette Galanis
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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ALHI@DPOR.Virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-2785
FAX: (866)350-5354
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
