7/21/2023 1:16 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Counseling
Regulatory Coordinator: Erin Barrett

(804)367-4688

erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Jaime Hoyle

Executive Director

(804)367-4406

jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Henrico, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 115 - 80: Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
Statutory Authority: State: ยงยง 54.1-2400, 54.1-3500 & 54.1-3505

Federal: N/A
Date Petition Received 03/22/2023
Petitioner Kathy Johnson
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner requests that the Board license qualified mental health professionals as licensed mental health professionals. The petitioner states that QMHPs are highly trained in the behavioral aspect of mental health and many hold masters degrees or higher.
 Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on April 24, 2023. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on April 24, 2023 and close on May 24, 2023. The Board will consider the petition at its next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for July 21, 2023. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's decision after that meeting.
Publication Date 04/24/2023  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 05/24/2023
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 07/21/2023
 Agency Decision Text
The Board considered this petition at its July 21st, 2023 meeting. The Board decided to take no action on the petition as the requested action is outside of the Board's jurisdiction. The General Assembly determines whether a practice group is licensed, certified, or registered.