Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis [18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Sets forth requirements for initial licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts, fee schedules, requirements for continuing competency, scopes of practice, supervisory responsibilities, and professional standards of conduct.
State Authority ยงยง 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.16
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and safety by adoption of regulations for the licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts which are reasonable but ensure minimal competency and adherence to professional standards of conduct.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4688    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 150 Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019.
Electronic renewal notices Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017.
increase in hours of CE Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/08/2017.
Initial regulations for licensure Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/07/2014.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Conforming licensure requirements to Code NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/04/2023 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/6/2022 Agency Completed Amend
4/30/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is