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HB 1803

Human Resource Management, Department of; establishing a career group for licensed behavior analysts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Laura Jane Cohen

Vetoed bill would have created distinct state employment classification for licensed behavior analysts, addressing career pathway and compensation concerns within Virginia civil service.

House sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · HB 1803

Legislative bill overview

HB 1803 would have established a new career group within Virginia's Department of Human Resource Management specifically for licensed behavior analysts, creating a distinct classification for these professionals within state civil service. The bill passed through the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor on March 24, 2025, and the House voted to sustain that veto on April 2, 2025.

Why is this important

Creating a separate career group would affect compensation structures, advancement pathways, and employment terms for licensed behavior analysts working in state government—potentially influencing how Virginia attracts and retains professionals in this field. The veto suggests fiscal or administrative concerns that outweighed the benefits legislators saw in establishing this classification.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The Department of Planning and Budget's fiscal impact statement likely raised cost concerns about creating a new career group with distinct pay scales and benefits
  • Administrative precedent: Questions about whether establishing specialized career groups for individual professions creates inefficient fragmentation in state HR systems
  • Scope and necessity: Disagreement over whether licensed behavior analysts require unique classification versus existing professional categories

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

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