TITLE 24. TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES

COMMISSION ON THE VIRGINIA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program intends to consider amending 24VAC35-80, Alcohol Safety Action Program Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to implement the provisions of Chapters 686 and 687 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly. The proposed regulatory action updates existing regulations to align with the newly created Article 2.1 (§ 18.2-273.1 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, conforming the existing regulation to the revised statutory framework. The proposed amendments clarify program definitions and organizational structures; establish and define the role of fiscal agent localities; update local policy board governance and accountability requirements; strengthen financial management, reserve fund, audit, and reporting standards; establish procedures governing local government funding obligations and supplemental funding requests; and clarify certification, employee conduct, privacy, and conflict-of-interest requirements. These amendments are intended to ensure statewide consistency, strengthen oversight and fiscal accountability, improve continuity of services, and support the efficient administration of court-ordered alcohol safety and rehabilitation programs.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 18.2-273.2 and 18.2-273.3 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 26, 2026.

Agency Contact: Christopher Morris, Special Programs Coordinator, Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program,1111 East Main Street, Suite 801, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-5895, FAX (804) 786-6286, or email chris.morris@vasap.virginia.gov.