Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Chapter Information
| Description | Sets forth requirements for initial licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts, fee schedules, requirements for continuing competency, scopes of practice, supervisory responsibilities, and professional standards of conduct. |
| State Authority | ยงยง 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.16 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To protect public health and safety by adoption of regulations for the licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts which are reasonable but ensure minimal competency and adherence to professional standards of conduct. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | William L. Harp, M.D. / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4558 FAX: (804)527-4429 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conforming licensure requirements to Code | NOIRA | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Handling fee | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020. |
Renewal fee reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019. |
| Electronic renewal notices | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019. |
|
Renewal fee reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017. |
| increase in hours of CE | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/08/2017. |
| Initial regulations for licensure | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/07/2014. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2022 Filed | Pending | |
| 4/30/2018 Completed | Retain As Is | |