Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
chapter
Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12 VAC 35 ‑ 115]
 
Action:
Updating Human Rights Regulations following Periodic Review; conforming to ...
Action 6746 / Stage 10756
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA)  
Documents
Preliminary Draft Text None submitted  
pdf Agency Background Document 4/16/2025    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 5/1/2026   

Status
DPB Review
Submitted on 4/16/2025
Review Completed: 4/23/2025
Secretary Review Secretary of Health and Human Resources Review Completed: 1/8/2026
 
Governor's Review Governor Review Completed: 5/1/2026
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 5/6/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 6/1/2026   Volume: 42  Issue: 21
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 6/1/2026 and remain open through 7/1/2026
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Susan Puglisi  / Regulatory Research Specialist
Address: DBHDS Office of Regulatory Affairs
1220 Bank Street, Room 411
Richmond, 23219
Email Address: susan.puglisi@dbhds.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)385-6549    FAX: (804)371-4609    TDD: (804)371-8977
 

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Action 6746:
Updating Human Rights Regulations following Periodic Review; conforming to Health Care Decisions Act
 
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (10756) Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/01/2026).
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