The ability for mental health counselors to transfer their licenses across state lines has important public health implications. The historic efforts of the Commonwealth to create different standards of practice than Maryland is problematic. We see this especially now during a public health emergency where differing standards creates confusion and difficulty in deploying mental health professionals to areas of need, whether in person or through telehealth. We cannot comment on the changes to Virginia licensure, because it is not clear what they are. We ask the Virginia Board to make clear what changes are being proposed and extend the comment period. This action would be consistent with fair and transparent government practice.