Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
secretary
Health and Human Resources
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Mandate 1479

Mandate Information
Mandate Title:
Align licensing regulations with DMAS Behavioral Health Redesign
Purpose of legislation
Item 293 of the 2024-2026 Appropriation Act directs DBHDS to amend and align the Licensing Regulations with modifications made by DMAS to Medicaid behavioral health services. The legislative mandate requires the Board to promulgate emergency regulations that redesign services and programs for behavioral health providers.
Legislation mandating a change Chap 725 (2025)
VAC chapters to be amended
12 vac 35 - 105 : Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Associated Regulatory Actions No regulatory action has been filed.
Deadline for the regulation to become effective 2/6/2026
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