Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities [12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
 
Action:
Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and ...
Action 6170 / Stage 9898
Fast-Track Stage  
Documents
red ball Proposed Text 6/16/2026  9:36 am  
pdf Agency Background Document 12/30/2022   (modified 6/13/2023)    
pdf ORM Economic Review Form 12/30/2022   (modified 6/13/2023)    
pdf Attorney General Certification 6/6/2023    
pdf DPB Economic Impact Analysis 7/14/2023    
pdf Agency Response to EIA 6/8/2026    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 6/4/2026   

Status
Attorney General Review Submitted to OAG: 12/30/2022
 
Review Completed: 6/6/2023
 
Result: Certified
 
DPB Review
Submitted on 6/6/2023
Review Completed: 7/17/2023
Secretary Review Secretary of Health and Human Resources Review Completed: 5/14/2026
 
Governor's Review Governor Review Completed: 6/4/2026
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 6/8/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 6/29/2026   Volume: 42  Issue: 23
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 6/29/2026 and remain open through 7/29/2026
Effective Date 8/13/2026
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Geoff Garner, JD  / Sr. Policy Analyst
Address: Virginia Department of Health
9960 Mayland Drive, Ste. 401
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-2157    FAX: (804)527-4502    TDD: ()-
 

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Action 6170:
Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions
 
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Fast-Track   (9898) Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/29/2026).
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