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Showing: 57 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 for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/22/25
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Permits for Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend existing regulations regarding the use of emergency generators at certain military installations (Rev. B25)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/16/25
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: 6/16/25
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Action: Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/19/25
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/19/25
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) pursuant to Chapter 595 (SB 403) of the 2024 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/18/25
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: Temporary Certification of Elevator Mechanics
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/1/25
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 Adult High School Programs
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to References to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/4/25
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
Adjudication
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: 16 VAC 5-80-10 Amend Deputy’s determinations or decisions
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/5/25
Adjudication
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: 16 VAC5-80 Amend First level appeals and Commission review
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/5/25
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9 VAC 15-60 to comport with the requirements of Chapter 688 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/18/25
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/5/25
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Fee Change for Home Care Organizations after Enactment of Chapter 172 (2022 Acts of Assembly)
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/22/25
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/22/25
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 219, 233, and 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/22/25
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 Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Amend USBC Related to NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems Requirements
Stage: Emergency - Effective Date: 5/29/25
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2025-2026 crabbing season and bushel limits and closing the 2025-2026 winter commercial crab dredge season.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/5/25
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 Black Sea Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 950]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adjust 2025 recreational season
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/1/25
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
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 Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Repeal of Case Management Services for Recipients of Auxiliary Grants
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/19/25
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Elimination of active practice requirement for renewal
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/5/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 110]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 110
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/3/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/3/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 150
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/3/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 170
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/3/25
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 Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 5/1/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
September 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/21/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Accessible prescription labels
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/21/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
September 2024 scheduling action to conform to federal scheduling changes December 2023 to September 2024
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/21/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
December 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/21/25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/21/25
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Repeal of outdated sections
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/3/25
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/18/25
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 Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Pertaining to Horse Racing With Pari-Mutuel Wagering: Participants
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To promulgate a regulation related to access by designated persons within the enclosure.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/25
Medication
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To amend technical medication rule related to pre-race arrival.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/25
Medication
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To amend regulations pertaining to medication
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/9/25
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
Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 730]
Action: Amend Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/22/25
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Implement Periodic Review Recommendations
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 6/19/25
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
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/2/25
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Document Incorporated by Reference Update
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/22/25
Board Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/25
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to remove out of date requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/1/25
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