Action:
Establishes certification of recovery residences
General Information
| Action Summary |
This regulatory action creates a new chapter, 12 VAC35-270, in compliance with Chapter 220 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly (HB2045), which added a new section numbered 37.2-431.1 in the Code of Virginia creating an avenue for the certification of recovery residences through regulations adopted by the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The new regulations define “recovery residences” and, as allowed by the enabling legislation, create a voluntary certification for residences that meet standards of credentialing entities specified by DBHDS. The two credentialing entities specified in the regulation are nationally recommended organizations that follow best practice standards for recovery. The legislation was developed through a stakeholder workgroup over the last year and with broad community feedback that called for greater oversight for recovery housing in Virginia. The certification process will be the responsibility of the DBHDS Office of Recovery Services. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is not exempt from Article II of the APA and executive branch review.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [006077] |
| Associated Mandates |
Certification of recovery residences
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8726
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Fast-Track
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (01/20/2020). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Ruth Anne Walker
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Director of Regulatory Affairs
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Address:
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Jefferson Bldg.
1220 Bank St., 11th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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ruthanne.walker@dbhds.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)225-2252
FAX: (804)786-8623
TDD: (804)371-8977
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
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