Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices [12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
 
Action:
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6709 / Stage 10707
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA)  
Documents
Preliminary Draft Text None submitted  
pdf Agency Background Document 3/24/2025   (modified 9/18/2026)    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 9/13/2026   

Status
DPB Review
Submitted on 3/24/2025
Review Completed: 3/28/2025
Secretary Review Secretary of Health and Human Resources Review Completed: 9/10/2026
 
Governor's Review Governor Review Completed: 9/13/2026
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 9/18/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 10/19/2026   Volume: 43  Issue: 5
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 10/19/2026 and remain open through 11/18/2026
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Geoff Garner, JD  / Sr. Policy Analyst
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-2157    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
 

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Action 6709:
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
 
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Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (10707) Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/19/2026).
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