Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Prescribing of Opioids and Buprenorphine [18 VAC 85 ‑ 21]
 
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Exempt action to comply with HB712 of the 2026 General Assembly Session
Action 7009 / Stage 11173
Final Stage  
Documents
red ball Final Text 6/4/2026  4:23 pm  
pdf Agency Background Document 6/4/2026    
pdf ORM Economic Review Form 6/4/2026    
pdf Attorney General Certification 7/9/2026    

Status
Attorney General Review Submitted to OAG: 6/4/2026
 
Review Completed: 7/9/2026
 
Result: Certified
 
Governor's Review
ORM Review Pending
Governor's office review in progress.  [Day 0]
Virginia Registrar Not yet submitted
Comment Period Exempt actions do not typically require a comment period. Upon submission to the Registrar, the agency may elect to open a comment forum if they deem it appropriate.
Effective Date Not yet determined
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)750-3912    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-
 
This person is the primary contact for this agency.

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Action 7009:
Exempt action to comply with HB712 of the 2026 General Assembly Session
 
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