Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
chapter
Sanitary Regulations for Hotels [12 VAC 5 ‑ 431]
Action:
Amend Regulation as a Result of Periodic Review (2022)
Action 6558
 
General Information
Action Summary The Sanitary Regulations for Hotels protect public health and safety at hotels and other establishments offering overnight lodging. This action, following a periodic review, seeks to amend the regulatory text to ensure an effective regulatory program governing overnight lodging facilities throughout the Commonwealth. This action will: remove outdated information; add and amend text to reflect best practices and the latest science from industry, academia, public health experts, and other stakeholders; clarify regulatory and enforcement standards; and include any additional amendments deemed necessary in response to public comment and input from industry and subject matter experts. Additionally, opportunities for regulatory reduction will be considered where possible.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [7417]
Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed 2/23/2022
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10453 NOIRA Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Briana Bill  / Program Manager, Tourist Establishments & General
Address: Virginia Dept of Health
109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23235
Email Address: briana.bill@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: (805)584-6340    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-