Action:
Creation of implicit bias continuing education requirements pursuant to Chapter 451 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly
Action 7128
General Information
| Action Summary |
Pursuant to Chapter 451 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly, the Board is promulgating regulations to require implicit bias continuing education by licensees. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 85-20 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 85 - 101 |
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Radiologic Technology |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 110 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 120 |
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 130 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 140 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 150 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 160 |
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 170 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 180 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Anesthesiologist Assistants |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 40 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 50 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 85 - 80 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapy |
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 [8829] |
| 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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Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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William L. Harp, M.D.
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
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Email Address:
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william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4621
FAX: (804)527-4429
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
