9/19/2023 4:05 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Psychology
Regulatory Coordinator: Erin Barrett

(804)367-4688

erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Jaime Hoyle

Executive Director

(804)367-4406

jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Henrico, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 125 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 36 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 06/09/2023
Petitioner David Baker
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner requests that the Board amend 18VAC125-20-42(6)(e) to allow evidence of documentation of a retired license to practice psychology in another jurisdiction as acceptable for an application for licensure by endorsement. 
 Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on July 3, 2023. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on July 3, 2023 and will close on August 2, 2023. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for September 19, 2023. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's decision after that meeting. 
Publication Date 07/03/2023  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 08/02/2023
 Agency Decision
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date 09/19/2023
 Agency Decision Text
The Board voted to review and amend 18VAC125-20-42 to include evidence of a retired license to support licensure by endorsement, and to reduce licensure by endorsement requirements in other parts of the regulation.