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 24VAC35-70, Remote Alcohol Monitoring Device Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to modernize and strengthen the Virginia statewide remote alcohol monitoring program and align requirements with current operational practices, technology, and commission oversight responsibilities. The proposed regulatory action is intended to enhance public safety, improve accountability and reliability in offender alcohol monitoring, strengthen oversight of remote alcohol monitoring manufacturers and service providers, and ensure consistent statewide administration of court-ordered alcohol monitoring services. The amendments further update technical standards, reporting requirements, confidentiality protections, and certification procedures.

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, 18.2-273.3, and 18.2-273.9 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.