Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Psychology intends to consider amending 18VAC125-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology. The purpose of the proposed action is to implement Chapter 1162 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly, which mandates membership of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. The proposed amendments (i) add definitions consistent with the compact and (ii) revise the standards of practice and the grounds for disciplinary action to ensure that persons practicing with an E.Passport or temporary authorization to practice in Virginia through the compact are covered by the regulations.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 3, 2021.

Agency Contact: Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director, Board of Psychology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4406, FAX (804) 327-4435, or email jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov.