Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Medicine
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists [18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action:
Expansion of options for reinstatement of lapsed occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant license
Action 6754
 
General Information
Action Summary The Board will provide additional options for reinstatement of a licensed lapsed less than six years to reduce regulatory requirements.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [8314]
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
10767 Fast-Track Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/15/2025).
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)750-3912    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this agency.