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Regulatory Activity Forums (48)
Guidance Document Forums (25)
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
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Comments 		Tattooing Regulations
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
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Comments 		Opticians Regulations
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
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Comments 		Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Action: General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Board of Medical Assistance Services
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Comments 		Notice of Public Comment Period: Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) - Community/Home-Based
Notice of Public Comment Period: Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) - Community/Home-Based
 
 
 Closed: 1/12/26
34 comments
Last comment: 1/12/26 11:28 pm
 
Board of Medicine
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists
Action: Expansion of options for reinstatement of lapsed occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant license
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
3 comments
Last comment: 1/6/26 3:46 pm
 
Board of Pharmacy
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments
 
Board of Social Work
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Action: Implementation of the Social Work Compact
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Action: Streamlining licensure requirements for LCSW and LMSW
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments
 
Board on Conservation and Development of Public Beaches (Abolished)
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Comments 		Regulations Governing Application for and Use of Grant Funds to Localities
Action: Repeal 4 VAC 45-10
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Cemetery Board
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Comments 		Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
Action: General Review of Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Commission On Local Government
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Comments 		Organization and Regulations of Procedure
Action: Amendments to accomplish regulatory reduction goals
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Common Interest Community Board
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Comments 		Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
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Comments 		Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closed: 1/2/26
0 comments
 
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Comments 		Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Sausage
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-550
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
1 comments
Last comment: 1/10/26 12:35 pm
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Comments 		Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Ground Beef
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-590
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
1 comments
Last comment: 1/10/26 12:37 pm
 
Department of Energy
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Comments 		Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
Action: National Fire Protection Association 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
Action: American National Standard for Wire Rope for Miners DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
Action: Bureau of Mines Instruction Guide 19 DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
Action: Blasting Guidance Manual DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Fair Housing Board
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Comments 		Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
2 comments
Last comment: 1/10/26 12:43 pm
 
Real Estate Appraiser Board
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Comments 		Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments
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Comments 		Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments
 
State Board of Education
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Comments 		Regulations Governing Driver Education
Action: Action to Remove DIBR
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Regulations Governing Professional Development
Action: Repeal Regulation Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Regulations for the School Breakfast Program
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
3 comments
Last comment: 1/13/26 9:50 pm
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Comments 		Regulations Regarding School Guidance and Counseling Programs in the Public Schools of Virginia
Action: Repeal and Amend Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks
Action: Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
6 comments
Last comment: 12/19/25 5:29 pm
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Comments 		Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program
Action: Repeal chapter following periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/7/25 8:24 pm
 
State Board of Elections
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Comments 		Public Participation Guidelines
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:34 pm
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Comments 		General Administration
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:36 pm
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Comments 		Voter Registration
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
2 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:37 pm
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Comments 		Absent Military and Overseas Voters
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:40 pm
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Comments 		Candidates for Office
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:41 pm
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Comments 		Election Administration
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:42 pm
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Comments 		Absentee Voting
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:43 pm
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Comments 		Recounts and Contested Elections
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:44 pm
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Comments 		Campaign Finance And Political Advertisements
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Ranked Choice Voting
 
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
1 comments
Last comment: 12/31/25 3:46 pm
 
State Board of Health
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Comments 		Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Charges for Health Care Services to Individuals
Action: Amend Regulations Following 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments
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Comments 		Virginia's Rules and Regulations Governing Cooperative Agreements
Action: Amend Regulation following 2024 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 166 and 180 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
Action: Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments
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Comments 		Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
Action: Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
17 comments
Last comment: 1/14/26 1:34 pm
 
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
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Comments 		Public Notice of Price Differential on Virginia ABC Products
Public Notice of Price Differential on Virginia ABC Products
 
 
 Closed: 1/9/26
0 comments
 
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
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Comments 		Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
Action: 2023 General Review
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
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Comments 		Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 12/31/25
0 comments
 
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
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Comments 		Impounding Structure Regulations
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
1 comments
Last comment: 12/19/25 5:47 pm
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Comments 		Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Action: Amend the Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closed: 1/14/26
0 comments