Action:
Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy
Action 6087
General Information
| Action Summary |
Amends regulations related to banning conversion therapy of minors, which is now banned by statute and is no longer needed in regulation. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 115-20 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 115 - 30 |
Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 115 - 50 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 115 - 60 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8589] |
| 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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9799
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NOIRA
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Matt Novak
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Agency Regulatory Coordinator
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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matthew.novak@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)914-0907
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
