Action:
HB 1305 Amendment (Board for Branch Pilots Disciplinary Powers)
Action 7080
General Information
| Action Summary |
This action amends the Board for Branch Pilots Regulations 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 Board for Branch Pilots (“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 section of the regulation 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:
• Monetary penalty;
• Suspension of license;
• Probation;
• Failing to renew a license; or
• Revocation of license.
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| 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.
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 [8714] |
| 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.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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11268
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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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Kathleen R. Nosbisch
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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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branchpilots@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8514
FAX: (804)527-4294
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
