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Showing: 351 actions/stages currently being created, amended, or repealed for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Board of Accountancy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendments to Education, Experience, and Substantial Equivalency Requirements
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendments to Fee Structure, Firm Ownership, and Principal Place of Business
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to Education, Experience, and Substantial Equivalency Requirements (Exempt)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Board Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Provision of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend IL due to WIOA and Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Grants to Area Agencies on Aging
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/22/19 
The Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards for Classification of Real Estate As Devoted to Agricultural Use and to Horticultural Use under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments in response to periodic review comments
Stage: NOIRA - At DPB
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 360]
Action: Addition of dietary fiber to pet food label requirements
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 390]
Action: Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/16/24 
Vapor Pressure Requirements for Gasoline Ethanol Blends
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 425]
Action: Update references to ASTM publications
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 455]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Sausage
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-550
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Ground Beef
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 590]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-590
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations Governing the Manufacturing and Sale of Products that Contain Industrial Hemp Extracts Intended for Human Consumption
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 595]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to update the regulation, including those to reflect the 2023 legislation pertaining to edible hemp products
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 685]
Action: Conformance with EPA pesticide applicator standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adopt New Regulation to Incorporate Federal Emissions Guidelines for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (Rev. B24)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
New and Modified Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/11/25 
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 General Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
SB 826 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/28/25 
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: HB 2680/SB 1419 Amendment (Ear-Piercer Licensure)
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul- Repeal and Replace (Part 7 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Recently Added DBHDS Licensing Requirement regarding Negative Actions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Valid discharge plans (Ch 808, 2024 Acts of Assembly)
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Amendments for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul
Stage: NOIRA - Stage withdrawn on 4/11/2025
Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 115]
Action: Updating Human Rights Regulations following Periodic Review; conforming to Health Care Decisions Act
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Certified Recovery Residences
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 260]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Mandatory conditional certification of recovery residences
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
General Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 270]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - General Chapter(1 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Regulations for Residential and Inpatient Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 272]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul- Residential (2 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Regulations for NonCenter-Based Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 274]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - NonCenter Based Services (3 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Regulations for Center-Based Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 276]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - Center-Based (Part 4 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Regulations for Crisis Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 278]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - Crisis Services ( Part 5 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Regulations for Case Management Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 280]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - Case Management (Part 6 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Condominium Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Condominium Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Time-Share Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 45]
Action: General Review of Time-Share Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Board on Conservation and Development of Public Beaches (Abolished)
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Application for and Use of Grant Funds to Localities
[4 VAC 45 ‑ 10]
Action: Repeal 4 VAC 45-10
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Department of Conservation and Recreation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standard Fees for Use of Department of Conservation and Recreation Facilities, Programs, and Services
[4 VAC 5 ‑ 36]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Entire Chapter 4VAC5-36
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/28/25 
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction of residency requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to QMHP regulations pursuant to HB1897
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 90]
Action: New chapter for licensure
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 11]
Action: Amend Public Participation Guidelines to Conform to Administrative Process Act
Stage: NOIRA - Stage withdrawn on 10/29/2025
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Rules Relating to Compulsory in-Service Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers, Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courtroom Security Officers, Process Service Officers and Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Operations
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action: Amendments to Compulsory In-Service Training Standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/25/21 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Rules Relating to Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 65]
Action: New Regulation to Establish Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Rules Relating to Certification of Criminal Justice Instructors
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend Rules Relating to Certification of Criminal Justice Instructors Following 2025 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At DPB
Rules Relating to Regional Criminal Justice Training Academies
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Amend Rules Relating to Criminal Justice Training Academies Following 2025 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At DPB
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action: Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Rules Relating to the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections; Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines used by the Department of Corrections
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 105]
Action: New Regulation for the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections and Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines
Stage: NOIRA - Approved by Governor
Regulations Relating to Criminal History Record Information Use and Security
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 120]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of Requirements Related to Sealing and Expungement of Records
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Rules Relating to the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of CASA Program Requirements
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 172]
Action: Amendments to Schedule of Fees
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 230]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Field Training Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 280]
Action: Amend Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Field Training Officers Following 2025 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At DPB
Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 300]
Action: New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Disciplinary Process in Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 15]
Action: Amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Continuing education requirements for jurisprudence
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/11/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Training in infection control
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Charitable Gaming Regulations
[11 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to reflect changes made to the Charitable Gaming Law in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Include Instruction in Cultural Competency for Initial Licensure and Renewal of a License
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/17/22 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Establish an Add-on Endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Teach Economics and Personal Finance
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Fast Track Regulatory Action to Implement Provisions of the Virginia Literacy Act
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Action to Remove References to Regionally Accredited Institutions
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Fast-Track Regulatory Action for Removal of Graduate Credit for Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/8/25 
Regulations Governing Pupil Transportation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 70]
Action: Regulatory Reduction on 8VAC20-70
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/8/25 
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Regulatory Changes to Align with the Office of Children’s Services Regulatory Revisions
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Action: Updates to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 150]
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Classifications of Expenditures
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 210]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Regulations Governing the Testing of Sight and Hearing of Pupils
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 250]
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules Governing Instructions Concerning Drugs and Substance Abuse
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 310]
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Regulations Governing Driver Education
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 340]
Action: Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Regulations Governing Driver Education
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 340]
Action: Action to Remove DIBR
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Rules Governing General Educational Development Certificates
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 360]
Action: Repeal of Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Rules Governing Division Superintendent of Schools
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 390]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Regulations Governing Allowable Credit for Teaching Experience
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 410]
Action: Repeal and Amend Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Regulations Governing Personnel in Public School Libraries Operated Under Joint Contract Under Control of Local School Board or Boards
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 420]
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Regulations Governing Professional Development
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 450]
Action: Repeal Regulation Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Regulations Governing Criteria to Identify Toxic Art Materials; Labeling; Use in Elementary Grades Prohibited
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 530]
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Action: Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Action: Changes to Conform with the Virginia Literacy Act
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Regulations for the School Breakfast Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 580]
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations Regarding School Guidance and Counseling Programs in the Public Schools of Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 620]
Action: Repeal and Amend Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Regulations Governing the Determination of Critical Teacher Shortage Areas for Awarding the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 650]
Action: Amend regulations following periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities and Educational Programs Offered in Group Homes and Residential Facilities in the Commonwealth
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 671]
Action: Action to Align 8VAC20-671 with Chapter 172 of the 2021 Acts of the Assembly Special Session 1
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities and Educational Programs Offered in Group Homes and Residential Facilities in the Commonwealth
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 671]
Action: Regulatory Action to Align with Item 130.H of Chapter 2 of the Acts of the Assembly 2022 Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 770]
Action: Repeal of Standards for the Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 780]
Action: Amend regulation to require each child day center to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 781]
Action: Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Child Care Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action: Amend regulation to require each child day center that participates in the Child Care Program to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine and each family day home provider or at least one other caregiver employed by such pro
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Child Care Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to the Child Care Subsidy Program Regulations to Comply with Items from the FY2026 Budget
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Standards for Licensed Family Day Homes
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 800]
Action: Amend regulation to require each family day home provider or other caregiver to be trained in epinephrine administration; notification requirements to parents required
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 821]
Action: Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fee Requirements for Processing Applications
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 830]
Action: Repeal Chapter 830 following the adoption of New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure of Chapter 821
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 840]
Action: Repeal chapter following periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for Providers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 850]
Action: Amend regulation to require each voluntarily registered family day home provider or other caregiver to be trained in epinephrine administration; notification requirements to parents required
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 860]
Action: Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Virginia Employment Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Benefits
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 60-10(E)
Stage: Fast-Track - Stage withdrawn on 6/12/2025
Board Department of Energy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Farm Pond Construction
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Certification Requirements for Mineral Miners
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 35]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Mineral Mine Inspector Qualifications
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
Action: National Fire Protection Association 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
Action: American National Standard for Wire Rope for Miners DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
Action: Bureau of Mines Instruction Guide 19 DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
Action: Blasting Guidance Manual DIBR Removal
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Renewable Wind Energy Projects Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: 2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/15/21 
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9VAC15-60 to include mitigation for forest cores
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Fair Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Fair Housing Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 62 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Stage: Final - Approved by Governor
Board Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 Regulatory Reduction
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Department of General Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Banning Concealed Firearms in Offices Occupied by Executive Branch Agencies
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 105]
Action: Amend the Virginia Administrative Code [1VAC30-105 et seq.] to conform to the existing Code of Virginia §18.2-283.2.
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Board Board of Health Professions
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[18 VAC 75 ‑ 11]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal of Board of Health Professions resulting from 2025 legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Board Department of Health Professions
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program
[18 VAC 76 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Regulations Governing Practitioner Self-Referral
[18 VAC 76 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Transfer of duties of Board of Health Professions to director's office regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 11]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations after Enactment of Chapter 459 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 32]
Action: Promulgate New Chapter 32 for Emergency Medical Services Regulations and Repeal Chapter 31
Stage: NOIRA - Stage withdrawn on 4/1/2025
Regulations Governing Durable Do Not Resuscitate Orders
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 66]
Action: Amend DNR Regulations Following Periodic Review 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 71]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/5/22 
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 71]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 1223 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Virginia Immunization Information System Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 115]
Action: Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 125]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Charges for Health Care Services to Individuals
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 200]
Action: Amend Regulations Following 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Regulations of the Patient Level Data System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 217]
Action: Amend Regulation to conform to Chapter 1289 Item 307(D1) of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing Outpatient Data Reporting
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 218]
Action: Amend Regulations Following the 2019 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 219]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/8/25 
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 1271 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Promulgation of Fee Schedule
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapters 114, 135, and 325 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Virginia's Rules and Regulations Governing Cooperative Agreements
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 221]
Action: Amend Regulation following 2024 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 277, 330, and 432 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 166 and 180 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Regulation for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 372]
Action: Repeal Ch 371 and Replace Following Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Certified Nursing Facility Staffing Standards Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 375]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapters 482 and 483 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/11/25 
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/14/19 
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate the 2022 FGI Guidelines
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Certification of Community Health Workers
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 402]
Action: Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 409]
Action: Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 72 and 220 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I), to Conform to Chapters 1080, 1081, and 1088 (2020 Acts of Assembly), and to Update Clinical Standards
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Repeal and Replace Hospital Regulation following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 238, 423, 428, 457, 472, 488, 544, 557, and 589 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment and Transfer Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 416]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 725 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/1/21 
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2022 FDA Food Code
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Sanitary Regulations for Hotels
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 431]
Action: Amend Regulation as a Result of Periodic Review (2022)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Summer Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 440]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 460]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 462]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/26/22 
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 481]
Action: Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 490]
Action: Amend Chapter 490 as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction of Migrant Labor Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 501]
Action: Amend Migrant Labor Camp Regulations Following Periodic Review 2023
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/16/24 
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction of Migrant Labor Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 501]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Revise Informal Hearing Procedures
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Statutory Changes
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review (2023)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Waterworks Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 590]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations after Enactment of Chapter 631 and 672 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Waterworks Operation Fee
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Action: Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 610]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 610]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulation to Revise Internal IFFC Procedures and Provide Technical Corrections
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Regulations Governing Application Fees for Construction Permits for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Private Wells
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 620]
Action: State Budget Addition of Fees for Repairs, Voluntary Upgrades, and Safe, Adequate, and Proper Evaluations
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Private Well Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 630]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Revise Internal IFFC Procedures
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Regulations Governing Biological Sex Specific or Separated Spaces and Activities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 660]
Action: Promulgate Regulations Governing Biological Sex Specific or Separated Spaces and Activities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: OPT Fee Adjustment 2023
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Board of Historic Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
[17 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Promulgation of Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Board of Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Certification Standards
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 21]
Action: Review and Update of the Virginia Certification Standards (VCS)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations (VADR)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 52]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Amend USBC Related to NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems Requirements
Stage: Emergency - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations (IBSR)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 95]
Action: Review and Update of the Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations (MHSR)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Board Virginia Housing Development Authority
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for Allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
[13 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 QAP Regulation Changes
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 20]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 41]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 71]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulation for Nonresidential Services
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 150]
Action: Comprehensive Amendments to the Regulation for Nonresidential Services (6VAC35-150)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 170]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 180]
Action: Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Commission On Local Government
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Organization and Regulations of Procedure
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to accomplish regulatory reduction goals
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Regulation of Procedures Concerning Fiscally distressed Localities
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Implement Provisions of Section 15.2-2512.1 of the Code of Virginia
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Board Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
[18 VAC 95 ‑ 15]
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-15
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
[18 VAC 95 ‑ 20]
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-20
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Assisted Living Facility Administrators
[18 VAC 95 ‑ 30]
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-30
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Board Virginia Lottery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[11 VAC 5 ‑ 11]
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Administration Regulations
[11 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Licensing Regulations
[11 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Licensing Regulations
[11 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Legislative Mandate - Gaming; posting of problem gambling helpline information
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Lottery Game Regulations
[11 VAC 5 ‑ 41]
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Lottery Game Regulations
[11 VAC 5 ‑ 41]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Legislative Mandate - Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Board Manufactured Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations
[13 VAC 6 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Consideration Pursuant to EO19
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 252]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Striped Bass Harvest Reduction to Comply with ASMFC
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 10/30/2025
Establishment of Oyster Sanctuary Areas
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 650]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
4VAC20-650-10 et seq. Establishment of Oyster Sanctuary Areas
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
Stage: Emergency - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Pertaining to Shrimp
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1390]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand the shrimp trawl fishery
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action: Removal of requirement to provide documentation of continuing competency for reactivation of a license
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action: Licensure of foreign physicians through provisional and restricted licenses
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/24/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Creation of reinstatement process for physician assistants with lapsed licenses
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Implementation of the PA Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Expansion of options for reinstatement of lapsed occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant license
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Licensure by endorsement for occupational therapy
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 140]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Licensure by endorsement for polysomnographic technologists
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Licensure by endorsement for behavior analysts
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Licensure by endorsement for genetic counselors
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Anesthesiologist Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 180]
Action: Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Fee Increase 2024
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Medication Administration Training and Immunization Protocol
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action: Periodic review changes to Chapter 27
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Massage Therapists
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 50]
Action: Implementation of the Massage Therapy Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Certified Midwives
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to LCM practice agreement requirements pursuant to 2025 General Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Addition of NPDB report to licensure by endorsement process
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Removal of TPA formulary and formulary committee pursuant to SB1081
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Replacement of analytic lab regulation for pharmaceutical processors
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirements for use of central fill pharmacy and remote database access
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Crisis Stabilization Services and Use of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems and Remote Dispensing Systems
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/11/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Increase in fees
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Conformity of Board scheduling to 2025 General Assembly legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to pharmacy technician training program options pursuant to 2025 legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Collaborative Practice Agreements
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Conformity of regulations to HB1582
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Changes to comply with Compact rules
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Events Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 2573/SB 1245 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/8/25 
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/8/25 
Board Board of Psychology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 15]
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to psychology board regulations of chapter 15
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Licensing of psychological practitioners
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC125-20
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Certification of Sex Offender Treatment Providers
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 30]
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC125-30
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Historical Horse Racing
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 47]
Action: To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Simulcast Operations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: Final - Approved by Governor
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Legislative Amendments
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Fair Housing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]
Action: Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/17/23 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
General Procedures and Information for Licensure
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 131]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/3/20 
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 151]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Permanency Services - Prevention, Foster Care, Adoption, and Independent Living
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 201]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Permanency Services Regulation to Conform to 2025 Legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 325]
Action: Rename Program and Modify Local Reimbursement Formula
Stage: NOIRA - Stage withdrawn on 10/20/2025
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 677]
Action: Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/18/21 
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 680]
Action: Establish Year Round Energy Assistance Program & Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/27/23 
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Acceptance of APA approved trainings as CE providers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: 2022 Periodic Review changes to section 37
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Social Work Compact
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Streamlining licensure requirements for LCSW and LMSW
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Music Therapy
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 30]
Action: Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Impounding Structure Regulations
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 85]
Action: Amend the Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Board State Board of Elections
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Campaign Finance And Political Advertisements
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Campaign Finance Regulations for Print Media Advertisements
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Campaign Finance And Political Advertisements
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Personal Use of Campaign Funds
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Ranked Choice Voting
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
RCV Batch Elimination Amendments
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
General Rules and Regulations of the Commonwealth Transportation Board
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Review General Rules and Regulations of the CTB
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Review of Rules for the Administration of Waysides, Rest Areas, Parking Lots and Environs
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 61]
Action: Review Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Subdivision Street Requirements
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 91]
Action: Amend to remove DIBR
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Rules and Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Directional and Other Signs and Notices
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 120]
Action: Review of Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Other Signs and Notices
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Land Use Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
Standards for Use of Traffic Control Devices to Classify, Designate, Regulate, and Mark State Highways
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 315]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adoption of Virginia MUTCD version 11.0
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Rules, Regulations, and Rates Concerning Toll and Bridge Facilities
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 620]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
amend to remove Coleman Bridge tolls
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Board Board of Veterinary Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulation of haul-in facilities
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Intelligent Speed Assistance Program Regulation
[24 VAC 35 ‑ 90]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program
Stage: NOIRA - Stage withdrawn on 6/24/2025
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment 9
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment in response to Chapter 235 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Solid Waste Management Permit Action Fees and Annual Fees
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Waste Management Board Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Voluntary Remediation Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 32]
Action: Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870)
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of Existing Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 151]
Action: Amend and update the VPDES General Permit Regulation for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity to be consistent with recent amendments to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/12/21 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
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: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 660]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit - 9VAC25-660
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 670]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 680]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-680
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 690]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-690
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/25/25 
General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 820]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 820-2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/11/25 
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 900]
Action: Amend or modify to allow for changes in the application fee schedule supporting the Nutrient Credit Certification Program
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Board Board of Wildlife Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 20 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, etc., of Animals
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 30 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Birds: Incidental Take of Bird Species
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 35]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 35 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 40 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Deer
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 90 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Rabbit and Hares
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 200]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 200 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Turkey
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 240]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 240 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Hunter Education
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 275]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 275 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Permits
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 290]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 290 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Fishing Generally
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 320]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 320 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Trout Fishing
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 330]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 330 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Seines and Nets
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 340]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 340 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 360]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 360 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Medical Fee Schedules
[16 VAC 30 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Biennial review of workers' compensation medical fee schedules
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/20/25 
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