TITLE 12. HEALTH

STATE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services intends to consider amending 12VAC35-115, Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation following a periodic review. The regulations will be amended to update standards and processes, align with the Code of Virginia, and simplify regulatory language for clarity.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 37.2-203 and 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 1, 2026.

Agency Contact: Susan Puglisi, Regulatory Research Specialist, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, 1220 Bank Street, Room 411, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 385-6549, fax (804) 371-4609, TDD (804) 371-8977, or email susan.puglisi@dbhds.virginia.gov.