Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations [12 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Adoption of this chapter, with the concurrent repeal of Chapter 30, will allow a comprehensive revision and consolidation of regulations in the ever-changing area of emergency medical services.
State Authority Section 32.1-111.3 et seq. of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (16) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Ron Passmore  / Manager Regulation and Compliance Division
Address: 1001 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500
Email Address: ron.passmore@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)888-9131    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Regulations after Enactment of Chapter 459 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. Becomes effective on 11/19/2025.
Promulgate New Chapter 32 for Emergency Medical Services Regulations and Repeal Chapter 31 NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 04/01/2025 after the comment period had ended.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Emergency Medical Regulations pertaining to certain definitions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/22/2015.
Add Term "Affiliation" to criteria for general or presumptive denial for individuals Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/02/2018.
Amend regulations pertaining to Financial Assistance for Emergency Medical Sevices Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/04/2016.
Eliminate Required Signature of Medical Care Practitioner on Patient Care Report Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/24/2014.
Amendments to Conform to Statutory Changes Re Certification and Recertification of EMS Personnel Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014.
Amend regulations to conform to changes in Code of Virginia re: variances and exemptions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2011.
Amend current regulations to include new regulations as a result of legislative changes and changes in the practice of EMS. Proposed Stage withdrawn on 03/24/2011 prior to submitting for AG review.
Adoption of regulations addressing the designation of regional emergency medical services (EMS) council designation and the rescue squad assistance fund (RSAF) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2008.
Comprehensive Revision and Consolidation of EMS regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Revision to allow expanded public comment regarding establishment of DERA standards, etc. NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/19/2004 after the Governor's office completed its review.
Establish DERA standards, etc. NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/19/2004 prior to submission to DPB.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
6/3/2016 Agency Completed Amend