Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Actions Underway

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Board ▲	VAC ▼	Chapter Title ▼	Action ▼	Stage Type ▼	Status ▼
Board of Accountancy	18 VAC 5 - 22	Board of Accountancy Regulations	Amendments to Firm Requirements and CPA Re-examination Action 6697	Final Stage 11251	At Governor's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	2 VAC 5 - 20	Standards for Classification of Real Estate As Devoted to Agricultural Use and to Horticultural Use under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law	Amendments in response to periodic review comments Action 6925	Proposed Stage 11275	At OAG
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	2 VAC 5 - 360	Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law	Addition of dietary fiber to pet food label requirements Action 6661	Proposed Stage 10999	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/05/2026).
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	2 VAC 5 - 455	Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species	Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia Action 6312	Proposed Stage 10451	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/11/2025.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	2 VAC 5 - 490	Regulations Governing Grade "A" Milk	Amendments to adopt the FDA's 2023 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance by reference and revise state-specific provisions to clarify requirements Action 6993	Proposed Stage 11152	At Governor's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	2 VAC 5 - 595	Regulations Governing the Manufacturing and Sale of Products that Contain Industrial Hemp Extracts Intended for Human Consumption	Amendments to update the regulation, including those to reflect the 2023 legislation pertaining to edible hemp products Action 6801	Proposed Stage 10853	At Governor's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	2 VAC 5 - 685	Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act	Conformance with EPA pesticide applicator standards Action 6411	Proposed Stage 10567	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/11/2026.
Air Pollution Control Board	9 VAC 5 - 40	Existing Stationary Sources	Implementation of the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) in Case-by-Case RACT Determinations, Regulations for Existing Stationary Sources (9VAC5-40), (Rev. C26) Action 7092	Final Stage 11282	At Agency Exempt action can be submitted directly to the Registrar.
Air Pollution Control Board	9 VAC 5 - 50	New and Modified Stationary Sources	Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23) Action 6393	Final Stage 10209	At Governor's Office
Air Pollution Control Board	9 VAC 5 - 50	New and Modified Stationary Sources	Implementation of Chapter 397 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (HB507), New and Modified Stationary Sources (9VAC5-50), (Rev. B26) Action 7091	Final Stage 11281	Completed
Air Pollution Control Board	9 VAC 5 - 91	Regulations for the Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions in the Northern Virginia Area	Implementation of Chapters 1027 and 1045 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (SB767and HB312), Regulations for the Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions in the Northern Virginia Area (9VAC5-91), (Rev. MT) Action 7090	Final Stage 11280	Completed
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors	3 VAC 5 - 10	Procedural Rules for the Conduct of Hearings Before the Board and Its Hearing Officers	Retail Tobacco Amendments Action 7076	Proposed Stage 11263	At Registrar Comment period is underway and will end on 10/24/2026.
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors	3 VAC 5 - 90	Retail Tobacco Permittees	Retail Tobacco Regulations Action 7077	Proposed Stage 11264	At Registrar Comment period is underway and will end on 10/24/2026.
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors	18 VAC 15 - 21	Asbestos Licensing Regulations	HB 1305 Amendment (ALHI Board Disciplinary Powers) Action 7079	Final Stage 11267	Completed
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors	18 VAC 15 - 30	Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations	Lead Regulation Amendment to Comport with Changes to 40 CFR Part 745 Action 7018	Final Stage 11187	Completed
Auctioneers Board	18 VAC 25 - 21	Regulations of the Auctioneers Board	HB 1305 Amendment (Auctioneers Board Disciplinary Powers) Action 7083	Final Stage 11272	Completed
Auctioneers Board	18 VAC 25 - 21	Regulations of the Auctioneers Board	Fee Adjustment Action 5659	Proposed Stage 9707	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/25/2024.
Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology	18 VAC 30 - 21	Regulations Governing Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology	Licensure of speech-language pathology assistants Action 6988	Final Stage 11146	At Agency Exempt action can be submitted directly to the Registrar.
Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology	18 VAC 30 - 21	Regulations Governing Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology	Implementation of the ASLP Compact Action 6293	Proposed Stage 11056	At Governor's Office
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology	18 VAC 41 - 20	Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations	Cosmetology Compact Amendment Action 6687	Proposed Stage 10870	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/13/2026.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	12 VAC 35 - 46	Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities	Regulatory Restructuring - Repeal and Replace (Part 7 of 7) Action 6769	Proposed Stage 11100	At OAG
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	12 VAC 35 - 270	General Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	Regulatory Restructuring - General Chapter (Part 1 of 7) Action 6755	Proposed Stage 11093	At OAG
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	12 VAC 35 - 272	Regulations for Residential and Inpatient Services	Regulatory Restructuring - Residential Services (Part 2 of 7) Action 6756	Proposed Stage 11094	At OAG
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	12 VAC 35 - 274	Regulations for NonCenter-Based Services	Regulatory Restructuring - NonCenter-Based Services (Part 3 of 7) Action 6760	Proposed Stage 11095	At OAG
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	12 VAC 35 - 276	Regulations for Center-Based Services	Regulatory Restructuring- Center-Based Services (Part 4 of 7) Action 6761	Proposed Stage 11096	At OAG
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	12 VAC 35 - 278	Regulations for Crisis Services	Regulatory Restructuring - Crisis Services (Part 5 of 7) Action 6767	Proposed Stage 11097	At OAG
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services	12 VAC 35 - 280	Regulations for Case Management Services	Regulatory Restructuring - Case Management Services (Part 6 of 7) Action 6768	Proposed Stage 11098	At OAG
Board for Branch Pilots	18 VAC 45 - 20	Board for Branch Pilots Regulations	HB 1305 Amendment (Board for Branch Pilots Disciplinary Powers) Action 7080	Final Stage 11268	Completed
Common Interest Community Board	18 VAC 48 - 50	Common Interest Community Manager Regulations	General Review of Common Interest Community Manager Regulations Action 5734	Proposed Stage 10702	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/21/2025.
Board for Contractors	18 VAC 50 - 22	Board for Contractors Regulations	HB 1305 Amendment (Board for Contractors Disciplinary Powers) Action 7082	Final Stage 11270	Completed
Board for Contractors	18 VAC 50 - 22	Board for Contractors Regulations	HB 1439/SB 823 Amendment (Solar Energy Systems Contracts) Action 7101	Final Stage 11307	At Agency Exempt action can be submitted directly to the Registrar.
Board of Counseling	18 VAC 115 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling	Implementation of the Counseling Compact Action 6238	Proposed Stage 10598	At Governor's Office
Board of Counseling	18 VAC 115 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling	Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe Action 6616	Proposed Stage 10897	At Governor's Office
Board of Counseling	18 VAC 115 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling	Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy Action 6087	Proposed Stage 11220	At Agency Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.
Board of Counseling	18 VAC 115 - 90	Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy	New chapter for licensure Action 5656	Final Stage 10706	At Governor's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 20	Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers	Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers Action 5665	Final Stage 10639	Completed
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 30	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	Amendments to Compulsory In-Service Training Standards Action 5722	Proposed Stage 10165	At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 50	Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers	Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards Action 5726	Final Stage 11103	At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 60	Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers	Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers Action 6346	Proposed Stage 10615	At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 105	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	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 Action 5724	Proposed Stage 11144	At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 120	Regulations Relating to Criminal History Record Information Use and Security	Comprehensive Review and Update of Requirements Related to Sealing and Expungement of Records Action 6644	Proposed Stage 10803	At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 160	Rules Relating to the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)	Comprehensive Review and Update of CASA Program Requirements Action 6347	Proposed Stage 10386	At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 172	Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses	Amendments to Schedule of Fees Action 5651	Proposed Stage 9326	At Governor's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 230	Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace	Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace Action 5832	Proposed Stage 9557	At Governor's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services	6 VAC 20 - 300	Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property	New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property Action 5725	Final Stage 11274	At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry	18 VAC 60 - 30	Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants	Training in infection control Action 5505	Final Stage 9647	At Governor's Office
Board of Dentistry	18 VAC 60 - 30	Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants	Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II Action 5728	Final Stage 11034	At Secretary's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming	11 VAC 20 - 20	Charitable Gaming Regulations	Amendments to reflect changes made to the Charitable Gaming Law in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Action 6691	Proposed Stage 11317	At OAG
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 23	Licensure Regulations for School Personnel	Exempt action to comport 8VAC20-23-10 and 8VAC20-23-50 with Chapter 794 and Chapter 802 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly Action 7102	Final Stage 11309	Completed
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 23	Licensure Regulations for School Personnel	Exempt action to comport 8VAC20-23-630 with Chapter 1091 of the 2026 Acts of the Assembly Action 7103	Final Stage 11310	Completed
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 23	Licensure Regulations for School Personnel	Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Include Instruction in Cultural Competency for Initial Licensure and Renewal of a License Action 5748	Proposed Stage 9650	At DPB DPB review in progress.
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 81	Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia	Exempt Action for 8VAC20-81 Action 7106	Final Stage 11313	Completed
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 132	Virginia Standards of Accreditation	Legislative Implementation for 8VAC20-132-51 Action 7104	Final Stage 11311	Completed
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 160	Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript	Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts Action 5348	Proposed Stage 8959	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/12/2021.
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 671	Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities	Regulatory Action to Align with Item 130.H of Chapter 2 of the Acts of the Assembly 2022 Special Session I Action 5915	Final Stage 11168	At Secretary's Office
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 781	Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers	Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers Action 6268	Final Stage 11315	At DPB DPB review in progress.
State Board of Education	8 VAC 20 - 790	Child Care Program	Exempt Action for Chapter 917 of the 2026 Acts of the Assembly Action 7105	Final Stage 11312	At OAG
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 40	Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule	Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule Regulations Action 6640	Final Stage 11170	At Governor's Office
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 60	Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule	2019 Amendments Solar PBR Action 5216	Proposed Stage 8923	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/14/2021.
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers	18 VAC 65 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Funeral Services	2023 Regulatory Reduction Action 6229	Proposed Stage 10640	At Secretary's Office
Department of Health Professions	18 VAC 76 - 20	Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program	2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations Action 6388	Proposed Stage 10792	At Governor's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 125	Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program	Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review Action 5115	Final Stage 9947	At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 219	Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation	Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I Action 5819	Final Stage 11143	At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 371	Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities	Amend Regulations After Enactment of Chapters 323, 505, and 944 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly Action 7096	Final Stage 11286	Completed
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 371	Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities	Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 166 and 180 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly Action 6876	Proposed Stage 11210	At Agency Returned to agency requesting additional information. (returned 2 times)
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 381	Home Care Organization Regulations	Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I) Action 5783	Proposed Stage 9969	At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 381	Home Care Organization Regulations	Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment Action 5352	Proposed Stage 10626	At Agency Returned to agency requesting additional information.
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 402	Certification of Community Health Workers	Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification Action 5625	Proposed Stage 10091	At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 410	Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia	Amend the Regulations after Enactment of Chapter 296, 297, 320, 555, and 556 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly. Action 7097	Final Stage 11287	At OAG
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 416	Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment and Transfer Regulation	Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 725 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly Action 5543	Proposed Stage 9828	At Agency Returned to agency requesting additional information.
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 440	Regulations for Summer Camps	Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review Action 5960	Proposed Stage 10269	At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 501	Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction and Maintenance of Migrant Labor Camps	Amend Regulations to Implement Provisions of Chapters 17 and 18 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly Action 7108	Final Stage 11316	At OAG
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 501	Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction and Maintenance of Migrant Labor Camps	Amend Migrant Labor Camp Regulations Following Periodic Review 2023 Action 6183	Proposed Stage 11142	At Governor's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 520	Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program	Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review Action 4613	Final Stage 10217	At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 590	Waterworks Regulations	Amend the Waterworks Regulations to incorporate the federal Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions. Action 7010	Final Stage 11174	Completed
State Board of Health	12 VAC 5 - 600	Waterworks Operation Fee	Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations Action 5867	Proposed Stage 10049	At Governor's Office
Board of Housing and Community Development	13 VAC 5 - 52	Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code	Amend the Statewide Fire Prevention Code to Comply with 2025 Legislation Action 6900	Final Stage 10985	At Agency Exempt action can be submitted directly to the Registrar.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 20	Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities	Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities Action 6678	Proposed Stage 11053	At Secretary's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 30	Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs	Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs Action 5467	Proposed Stage 9317	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/05/2026.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 41	Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses	Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses Action 4638	Final Stage 9996	At Governor's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 71	Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers	Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers Action 4608	Final Stage 9889	At Secretary's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 101	Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers	Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers Action 4617	Proposed Stage 8738	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/23/2021.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 101	Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers	Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs Action 6433	Proposed Stage 10605	At Registrar Comment period is underway and will end on 10/09/2026.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 170	Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects	Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects Action 6419	Final Stage 11162	At Secretary's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 180	Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.	Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles Action 5468	Proposed Stage 10075	At Secretary's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice	6 VAC 35 - 200	Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts	Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts Action 5617	Proposed Stage 9890	At Secretary's Office
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators	18 VAC 95 - 15	Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate	Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-15 Action 6796	Proposed Stage 11137	At Agency Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators	18 VAC 95 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators	Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-20 Action 6794	Proposed Stage 11138	At Agency Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators	18 VAC 95 - 30	Regulations Governing the Practice of Assisted Living Facility Administrators	Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-30 Action 6795	Proposed Stage 11139	At Agency Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.
Virginia Lottery Board	11 VAC 5 - 41	Lottery Game Regulations	Legislative Mandate - Disclosure of identity of winners Action 7033	Final Stage 11207	Completed
Manufactured Housing Board	13 VAC 6 - 20	Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations	Regulatory Reduction Consideration Pursuant to EO19 Action 6445	Proposed Stage 10497	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/05/2025.
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 450	Pertaining to the Taking of Bluefish	Bluefish Recreational Bag Limit Increase Action 6941	Final Stage 11064	At Agency Exempt action can be submitted directly to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 490	Pertaining to Sharks	Expand daily limit of Large Coastal and Hammerhead Sharks Action 6944	Final Stage 11070	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 880	Pertaining to Hard Crab Pot Limits	Repeal and Combination with 4 VAC 20-270 Action 6940	Final Stage 11071	At Agency Exempt action can be submitted directly to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 1390	Pertaining to Shrimp	Expand the shrimp trawl fishery Action 6918	Final Stage 11009	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Board of Medical Assistance Services	12 VAC 30 - 70	Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; in-Patient Hospital Care	Repeal and Replacement of Chapter 70 Provider Reimbursement Regulations Action 7061	Final Stage 11240	At OAG
Board of Medical Assistance Services	12 VAC 30 - 80	Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care	Emergency Room Charges Action 6315	Final Stage 10116	At Agency Returned to agency requesting additional information. (returned 2 times)
Board of Medical Assistance Services	12 VAC 30 - 80	Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care	Repeal and Replacement of Chapter 80 Provider Reimbursement Regulations Action 7063	Final Stage 11242	At OAG
Board of Medical Assistance Services	12 VAC 30 - 90	Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates for Long-Term Care	Repeal and Replacement of Chapter 90 Provider Reimbursement Regulations Action 7064	Final Stage 11243	At OAG
Board of Medicine	18 VAC 85 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic	Licensure of foreign physicians through provisional and restricted licenses Action 6636	Proposed Stage 11018	At Governor's Office
Board of Medicine	18 VAC 85 - 21	Regulations Governing Prescribing of Opioids and Buprenorphine	Exempt action to comply with HB712 of the 2026 General Assembly Session Action 7009	Final Stage 11173	Completed
Board of Medicine	18 VAC 85 - 40	Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists	Licensure by endorsement for respiratory therapists Action 7026	Final Stage 11198	Completed
Board of Medicine	18 VAC 85 - 40	Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists	Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 40 Action 6123	Proposed Stage 10700	At Governor's Office
Board of Medicine	18 VAC 85 - 50	Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants	Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants Action 6294	Final Stage 11176	At Governor's Office
Board of Medicine	18 VAC 85 - 50	Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants	Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration Action 6295	Proposed Stage 10816	At Governor's Office
Board of Medicine	18 VAC 85 - 160	Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists	Licensure by endorsement for surgical assistants and surgical technologists Action 7025	Final Stage 11197	Completed
Board of Nursing	18 VAC 90 - 19	Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing	Fee Increase 2024 Action 6414	Final Stage 10681	At Governor's Office
Board of Nursing	18 VAC 90 - 19	Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing	Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Action 6198	Proposed Stage 10963	At Governor's Office
Board of Nursing	18 VAC 90 - 27	Regulations for Nursing Education Programs	Periodic review changes to Chapter 27 Action 6540	Proposed Stage 10680	At Governor's Office
Board of Optometry	18 VAC 105 - 20	Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry	Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting Action 6071	Proposed Stage 10029	At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy	Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions Action 4186	Final Stage 7888	At Governor's Office
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy	Increase in fees Action 6327	Final Stage 10676	Completed
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy	June 2026 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I Action 7002	Final Stage 11163	Completed
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy	Exempt scheduling action following 2026 legislation Action 7003	Final Stage 11164	Completed
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy	June 2026 scheduling action to conform to federal scheduling changes September 2025 to May 2026 Action 7021	Final Stage 11193	Completed
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy	Requirements for use of central fill pharmacy and remote database access Action 6505	Proposed Stage 10906	At Governor's Office
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy	Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs) Action 6580	Proposed Stage 10907	At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy	18 VAC 110 - 30	Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances	Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review Action 5927	Proposed Stage 9931	At Secretary's Office
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists	18 VAC 145 - 20	Professional Soil Scientists Regulations	HB 1254 Amendment (Soil Scientists Continuing Education) Action 7099	Final Stage 11289	Completed
Board of Psychology	18 VAC 125 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology	Amendments to licensure by endorsement Action 6321	Proposed Stage 10595	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/05/2026).
Real Estate Board	18 VAC 135 - 20	Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations	HB1117 Amendment (Universal License Recognition) Action 7100	Final Stage 11290	Completed
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 73	Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities	Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges Action 6132	Final Stage 11080	At Governor's Office
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 73	Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities	Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities Action 6410	Final Stage 11131	Completed
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 73	Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities	2026 Legislative Changes for Assisted Living Facilities Action 7030	Final Stage 11205	Completed
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 131	Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies	Amend Licensed Child-Placing Agencies Regulation to Implement 2023 Legislation Action 6405	Final Stage 10235	At Agency Returned to agency requesting additional information.
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 131	Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies	Amend Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies Action 5369	Proposed Stage 9698	At Agency Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 151	Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities	Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities Action 5370	Final Stage 11199	At Agency Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 191	Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies	Amend Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies to Implement 2026 Legislation Action 7007	Final Stage 11171	Completed
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 211	Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards	Amend Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Standards for LDSS to Conform to 2023 Legislation Action 6404	Final Stage 10226	At Agency Returned to agency requesting additional information.
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 211	Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards	Amend Chapter 211 for 2026 Legislative Changes Action 7034	Final Stage 11208	Completed
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 411	General Relief Program	Amend General Relief to Align with 2026 Legislation Action 7069	Final Stage 11248	Completed
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 677	State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services	Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services Action 5045	Proposed Stage 8557	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/19/2021.
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 680	Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)	Application for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Action 6943	Final Stage 11067	At Governor's Office
State Board of Social Services	22 VAC 40 - 705	Child Protective Services	Amend CPS Regulation Resulting from 2026 Legislation Action 7035	Final Stage 11209	At OAG
Board of Social Work	18 VAC 140 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work	Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review Action 5965	Final Stage 11231	At Governor's Office
Board of Social Work	18 VAC 140 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work	Acceptance of APA approved trainings as CE providers Action 6371	Proposed Stage 10511	At Governor's Office
Board of Social Work	18 VAC 140 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work	2022 Periodic Review changes to section 37 Action 6370	Proposed Stage 10512	At Secretary's Office
Board of Social Work	18 VAC 140 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work	Implementation of the Social Work Compact Action 6606	Proposed Stage 11130	At Governor's Office
Board of Social Work	18 VAC 140 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work	Streamlining licensure requirements for LCSW supervisees and LMSW Action 6901	Proposed Stage 11200	At Agency Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.
State Board of Elections	1 VAC 20 - 70	Absentee Voting	Alternative processing procedures for absentee ballots returned before election day. Action 7098	Proposed Stage 11288	At OAG
Department of State Police	19 VAC 30 - 20	Motor Carrier Safety Regulations	Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2026 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT Action 6985	Final Stage 11136	Completed
Department of Transportation	24 VAC 30 - 120	Rules and Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Directional and Other Signs and Notices	Review of Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Other Signs and Notices Action 6884	Proposed Stage 11120	At Secretary's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine	18 VAC 150 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine	Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement Action 6364	Proposed Stage 10521	At Governor's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine	18 VAC 150 - 20	Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine	Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes Action 6131	Proposed Stage 10523	At Governor's Office
Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program	24 VAC 35 - 60	Ignition Interlock Regulations	Amendments to Virginia's Ignition Interlock Regulations Action 7067	Proposed Stage 11305	At DPB DPB review in progress.
Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program	24 VAC 35 - 70	Remote Alcohol Monitoring Devices	Amendments to the Virginia Remote Alcohol Monitoring Regulations Action 7065	Proposed Stage 11303	At DPB DPB review in progress.
Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program	24 VAC 35 - 80	Alcohol Safety Action Program	Amendments to the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Regulations Action 7066	Proposed Stage 11304	At DPB DPB review in progress.
Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program	24 VAC 35 - 90	Intelligent Speed Assistance Program Regulation	Promulgate Regulations Governing the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program Action 7068	Proposed Stage 11306	At DPB DPB review in progress.
Virginia Waste Management Board	9 VAC 20 - 60	Hazardous Waste Management Regulations	Annual Update 2025 Action 6945	Final Stage 11076	Completed
Virginia Waste Management Board	9 VAC 20 - 160	Voluntary Remediation Regulations	Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees Action 5333	Proposed Stage 9095	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/18/2022.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 31	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation	Implementation of Chapters 853 and 854 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly Action 7046	Final Stage 11223	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 32	Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation	Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870) Action 6561	Final Stage 11156	At Governor's Office
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 151	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity	Amendments in response to Chapter 1080 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (HB952) Action 7043	Final Stage 11219	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 260	Water Quality Standards	Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters Action 4754	Proposed Stage 8151	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/15/2022.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 260	Water Quality Standards	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 Action 6680	Proposed Stage 11052	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/11/2026.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 820	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	CH 820-2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation Action 6536	Final Stage 11155	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 20	Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General	May 2026 - Ch. 20 Action 7054	Final Stage 11291	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 50	Game: Bear	May 2026 - Ch. 50 Action 7057	Final Stage 11292	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 90	Game: Deer	May 2026 - Ch. 90 Action 7058	Final Stage 11293	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 320	Fish: Fishing Generally	May 2026 - Ch. 320 Action 7048	Final Stage 11294	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 330	Fish: Trout Fishing	May 2026 - Ch. 330 Action 7049	Final Stage 11295	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 340	Fish: Seines and Nets	May 2026 - Ch. 340 Action 7055	Final Stage 11296	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 350	Fish: Gigs, Grab Hooks, Trotlines, Snares, Etc	May 2026 - Ch. 350 Action 7050	Final Stage 11297	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 360	Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish	May 2026 - Ch. 360 Action 7056	Final Stage 11298	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 370	Watercraft: in General	May 2026 - Ch. 370 Action 7053	Final Stage 11299	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 380	Watercraft: Motorboat Numbering	May 2026 - Ch. 380 Action 7059	Final Stage 11300	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 390	Watercraft: Safe and Reasonable Operation of Vessels	May 2026 - Ch. 390 Action 7051	Final Stage 11301	Completed
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 430	Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements	May 2026 - Ch. 430 Action 7052	Final Stage 11302	Completed