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Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

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Chapter: [18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]

Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations

Action:	General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Chapter: [18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]

Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations

Action:	Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Stage:	Emergency/NOIRA

Closes: 5/7/25

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Chapter: [18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]

Esthetics Regulations

Action:	General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Board for Branch Pilots

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Chapter: [18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]

Board for Branch Pilots Regulations

Action:	General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/6/25

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Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians

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Chapter: [18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]

Opticians Regulations

Action:	General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Board of Counseling

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Chapter: [18 VAC 115 ‑ 60]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners

Petition for Rulemaking

Waiver of examination requirement for experienced LCSW/CSAC applicants for LSATP

Closes: 5/7/25

2 comments

Last comment: 4/22/25 1:40 pm

Board of Medical Assistance Services

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Chapter: [12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]

Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services

Action:	Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Board of Medicine

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Chapter: [18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]

Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists

Action:	Elimination of active practice requirement for renewal
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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Chapter: [18 VAC 85 ‑ 120]

Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers

Petition for Rulemaking

Amend regulations to permit athletic trainers to use the modality of dry needling

Closes: 5/7/25

303 comments

Last comment: 4/27/25 9:48 pm

Board of Pharmacy

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Chapter: [18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy

Action:	Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage:	Final

Closes: 5/21/25

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Board of Social Work

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Chapter: [18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work

Petition for Rulemaking

Require examination for licensure by endorsement if original jurisdiction did not require examination at time of licensure

Closes: 4/28/25

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Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice

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Chapter: [6 VAC 35 ‑ 20]

Regulations Governing the Certification Process

Action:	Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

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Chapter: [22 VAC 30 ‑ 20]

Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Action:	Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/7/25

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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming

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Chapter: [11 VAC 20 ‑ 20]

Charitable Gaming Regulations

Action:	Amendments to reflect changes made to the Charitable Gaming Law in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/7/25

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Department of Conservation and Recreation

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Notice of Public Comment - Virginia Land Conservation Foundation's FY26 Grant Manual

General Notice

Notice of Public Comment - Virginia Land Conservation Foundation's FY26 Grant Manual

Closes: 5/9/25

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Department of Criminal Justice Services

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Chapter: [6 VAC 20 ‑ 120]

Regulations Relating to Criminal History Record Information Use and Security

Action:	Comprehensive Review and Update of Requirements Related to Sealing and Expungement of Records
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

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Chapter: [18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]

Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners

Action:	General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/20/25

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Department of Transportation

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Chapter: [24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]

Land Use Permit Regulations

Action:	NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 6/6/25

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Forensic Science Board

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Chapter: [6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]

Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries

Action:	Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

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Chapter: [12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]

Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities

Action:	Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 6/5/25

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Chapter: [12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]

Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Action:	Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 6/5/25

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Last comment: 4/21/25 2:12 pm

State Board of Education

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 441]

Regulations Governing the Employment of Professional Personnel

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 460]

Regulations Governing Sick Leave Plan for Teachers

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 510]

Regulations Governing Superintendent of Public Instruction

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 560]

Regulations Governing Reporting of Acts of Violence and Substance Abuse in Schools

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 620]

Regulations Regarding School Guidance and Counseling Programs in the Public Schools of Virginia

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 630]

Standards for Remedial Programs

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 650]

Regulations Governing the Determination of Critical Teacher Shortage Areas for Awarding the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 660]

Regulations Governing Re-Enrollment Plans

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

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Chapter: [8 VAC 20 ‑ 740]

Regulations Governing Nutritional Guidelines for Competitive Foods Sold in Virginia Public Schools

Periodic Review

Closes: 4/28/25

1 comments

Last comment: 4/25/25 2:29 pm

State Board of Health

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Chapter: [12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]

Home Care Organization Regulations

Action:	Fee Change for Home Care Organizations after Enactment of Chapter 172 (2022 Acts of Assembly)
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/7/25

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Chapter: [12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]

Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices

Action:	Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/7/25

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Chapter: [12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]

Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia

Action:	Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 219, 233, and 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/7/25

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Chapter: [12 VAC 5 ‑ 610]

Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations

Action:	Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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State Board of Social Services

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Chapter: [22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]

Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers

Action:	Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/7/25

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Chapter: [22 VAC 40 ‑ 80]

General Procedures and Information for Licensure

Action:	Amend General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/7/25

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Chapter: [22 VAC 40 ‑ 730]

Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints

Action:	Amend Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/7/25

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State Water Control Board

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Chapter: [9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]

Water Quality Standards

Action:	Triennial Review 2024 Rulemaking to adopt new, update, or cancel existing water quality standards as required by § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 5/21/25

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Virginia Employment Commission

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Chapter: [16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]

Adjudication

Action:	16 VAC 5-80-10 Amend Deputy’s determinations or decisions
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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Chapter: [16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]

Adjudication

Action:	16 VAC5-80 Amend First level appeals and Commission review
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/21/25

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Virginia Waste Management Board

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Chapter: [9 VAC 20 ‑ 121]

Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations

Action:	Document Incorporated by Reference Update
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 5/7/25

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