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HB 1305

Regulatory boards; powers and duties, disciplinary action, dismissal.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by May Nivar

HB 1305 expands Virginia regulatory boards' disciplinary authority and streamlines complaint processes affecting licensed professionals across multiple industries.

Approved by Governor-Chapter 772 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Bill Summary · HB 1305

Legislative bill overview

HB 1305 modifies the powers, duties, and disciplinary procedures for Virginia's regulatory boards. The bill appears to streamline how these boards handle professional licensing, complaints, and disciplinary actions against regulated professionals. The unanimous committee support (21-0) suggests bipartisan backing, though the specific provisions require reviewing the full bill text.

Why is this important

Regulatory boards directly affect thousands of Virginia professionals across medicine, law, engineering, real estate, and other licensed fields. Changes to their disciplinary processes impact both consumer protection and professionals' due process rights. How quickly and fairly boards can act influences public safety, complaint resolution timelines, and the cost of obtaining/maintaining professional licenses.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process balance: Stricter disciplinary powers may resolve cases faster but could raise concerns about fairness to accused professionals if procedural protections are reduced
  • Complaint processing timelines: If accelerated, this helps consumers but may disadvantage professionals with limited time to respond or gather evidence
  • Board autonomy vs. oversight: Expanded board powers may reduce legislative oversight of regulatory decisions, creating accountability questions

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

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