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Showing: 30 changes that have become effective in the last 90 days (Fast-Track, Emergency, Final) for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 336]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-336
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 3/27/25
Board Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Chapter 60 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/26/25
Other Provisions
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Chapter 70 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/26/25
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 2/26/25
Board Virginia Commonwealth University
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Weapons Regulation
[8 VAC 90 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Weapons Regulation Revision
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/14/25
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 4/1/25
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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.
Changes to QMHP regulations pursuant to SB403 of the 2024 General Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/7/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavioral Health Technicians and Behavioral Health Technician Assistants
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Creation of registration for behavioral health technicians and behavioral health technician assistants
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/8/25
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Action to Align 8VAC20-81 with Chapter 502 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 3/13/25
Procedure for Adjusting Grievances
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Proposed Amendments to the Procedure for Dismissals to Comport with Legislation from the 2020 General Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/27/25
Board Virginia Employment Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Benefits
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: 16 VAC 5-60 Amend Benefits
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 4/24/25
Interstate and Multistate Claimants
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: 16 VAC 5-70-10 Amendments
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 4/24/25
Board George Mason University
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Parking Citation Appeals
[8 VAC 35 ‑ 10]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repealing and Amending Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 3/26/25
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to Expand Training Options for Applicants
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 4/28/25
Board Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
[18 VAC 95 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction 2023
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 4/9/25
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Prohibit Overnight Soaks of Gillnets in Specific Areas and Times
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/1/25
Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 510]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Increase the size limit and increase the season for the recreational cobia fishery
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 4/1/25
Pertaining to Licensing Requirements and License Fees
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1090]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Create a New License for an Extended Drift Gill Net Fishery
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/1/25
Pertaining to Gill Net Control Date
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establish a New Extended Drift Gill Net Fishery
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/1/25
Pertaining to Commercial Electrofishing
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1360]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand the Electrofishing Fishery
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 3/1/25
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 10]
Action: Third Party Liability Update
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/8/25
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 130]
Action: Consumer-Directed Attendants
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 4/10/25
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review of Chapter 20
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/27/25
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 80
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/8/25
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action: Amendment to clinical hours limitations outside of Virginia pursuant to 2024 legislation
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/8/25
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for laser surgery certifications
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/1/25
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action: Repeal of Boxing 2nd Weigh-In Requirement
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/1/25
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Correction to 18VAC130-30-60
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 3/12/25
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 295]
Action: Amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 4/24/25
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Comprehensive Roadside Management Program Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 121]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 4/23/25
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