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SB 1363

Health Professions, Board of; transfer of powers and duties.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Todd Pillion

Virginia transfers regulatory powers and duties from the Board of Health Professions to other state entities, effective July 1, 2025, restructuring health professional licensing oversight.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0341)
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Bill Summary · SB 1363

Legislative bill overview

SB 1363 transfers certain powers and duties from Virginia's Board of Health Professions to other state entities or regulatory bodies. The bill became law on March 21, 2025, and takes effect July 1, 2025. The specific transfers involve reorganizing administrative and regulatory responsibilities within Virginia's health professions licensing and oversight framework.

Why is this important

This restructuring affects how Virginia regulates healthcare professionals and manages licensing boards, potentially impacting practitioners, patients, and administrative efficiency. Changes to regulatory oversight can influence licensing timelines, complaint processes, and professional standards across multiple health disciplines. The July 1 effective date allows time for affected agencies to prepare for the transition.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory continuity: Questions about whether service disruptions might occur during the transfer of responsibilities between agencies during the transition period
  • Stakeholder coordination: Health professions boards, practitioners, and the public may have concerns about unclear or inconsistent application of rules under new administrative structures
  • Implementation clarity: The bill text details are not fully described in available sources, creating uncertainty about specific scope of transferred duties and potential compliance challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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