| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | QMHP supervised hours to count towards LPC licensure requirements |
| Date Filed | 3/16/2026 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Arthur Branner |
| Petitioner's Request |
The petitioner requests that the Board permit hours worked under supervision as a QMHP to be credited towards the residency requirements for LPC licensure. |
| Agency's Plan |
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on April 6, 2026. 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 6, 2026 and will close on May 6, 2026. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for July 17, 2026. |
| Comment Period | Began 4/6/2026 Ended 5/6/2026 10 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 3/16/2026
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| Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 7/20/2026 |
| Decision Publication Date | Published on: 8/10/2026 Volume: 42 Issue: 26 |
| Agency Decision Summary |
At its July 17, 2026 meeting, the Board voted to take no action on the petition as the Board feels the scopes of practice and experience between QMHPs and counseling residents are different and such a change would negatively impact public safety. |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Maria S. Stransky / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, 23233 |
| Email Address: | maria.stransky@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4610 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |