Action:
Emergency medical simulations
Action 7125
General Information
| Action Summary |
The 2026 Session of the General Assembly through HB 1370 directed the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to amend its regulations to require providers to conduct regular emergency medical simulations and train employees that regularly engage with people receiving services. The bill requires that such emergency medical simulations and training shall prepare employees of the provider to recognize and respond to situations where individuals receiving require emergency medical treatment. The amendments within this action implement the provisions of the bill and were created with input from stakeholders. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
12 VAC 35-105 |
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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12 VAC 35 - 46 |
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
ยง 37.2-405.3 of the Code of Virginia, enacted by HB 1370 (2026)
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8808] |
| Associated Mandates |
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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11344
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Final
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Attorney General review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Susan Puglisi
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Regulatory Research Specialist
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Address:
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Jefferson Building
1220 Bank St., 4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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susan.puglisi@dbhds.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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()-
FAX: (804)371-6638
TDD: (804)371-8977
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
