Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Petition 365
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Ban conversion therapy and shock therapy in regulations governing scope of practice of Behavior Analysts |
| Date Filed | 4/25/2022 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Michael Moates |
| Petitioner's Request |
The petitioner requests that the Board of Medicine amend 18VAC85-150-110, which provides the scope of practice for behavior analysts, to ban conversion therapy, shock therapy, and the use of a graduated electronic decelerator to modify behavior. |
| Agency's Plan |
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on May 23, 2022 and on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Public comment will open on May 23, 2022 and will close on June 22, 2022. The Board of Medicine will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at its Executive Committee meeting on August 5, 2022. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's decision after that meeting. |
| Comment Period |
In Progress!
Ends 6/22/2022
Currently 1 comments
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| Agency Decision | Pending |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | William L. Harp, M.D. / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, 23233 |
| Email Address: | william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4558 FAX: (804)527-4429 TDD: ()- |