TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF MEDICINE
Final Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Medicine is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with the first enactment of Chapters 553 and 561 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly, which exempts the actions of the board relating to the adoption of regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the act; however, the department is required to provide an opportunity for public comment on any such regulations prior to their adoption.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC85-150. Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis (amending 18VAC85-150-50, 18VAC85-150-60; adding 18VAC85-150-51).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.16 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: December 3, 2025.
Agency Contact: Erin Barrett, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Health Professions, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 750-3912, fax (804) 915-0382, or email erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov.
Summary:
Pursuant to Chapters 553 and 561 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly, the amendments add a licensure by endorsement pathway for behavior analysts.
18VAC85-150-50. Application Initial licensure requirements.
An applicant for initial licensure shall submit the following on forms provided by the board:
1. A completed application and a fee as prescribed in 18VAC85-150-40.
2. Verification of certification as required in 18VAC85-150-60.
3. Verification of practice as required on the application form.
4. If licensed or certified in any other jurisdiction, verification that there has been no disciplinary action taken or pending in that jurisdiction.
5. Verification from the BACB on disciplinary action taken or pending by that body.
18VAC85-150-51. Licensure by endorsement.
An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall submit the following:
1. Evidence of a current, active license in a United States jurisdiction or Canada that is in good standing;
2. A completed application and fee;
3. Verification of certification as required in 18VAC85-150-60; and
4. A current report from the National Practitioner Data Bank.
18VAC85-150-60. Licensure requirement.
An applicant for a license licensure to practice as a behavior analyst or an assistant behavior analyst shall hold current certification as a BCBA® or a BCaBA® obtained by meeting qualifications and passage of the examination required for certification as a BCBA® or a BCaBA® by the BACB.
VA.R. Doc. No. R26-8402; Filed October 02, 2025