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VA SB210

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill DeSteph

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new registration category for "positive behavior support facilitators" in Virginia, authorized to perform collaborative behavioral health services including screening, intake, care coordination, client education, crisis de-escalation, and implementing interventions on individual care plans

  • Requires facilitators to work under supervision by either a DBHDS-endorsed positive behavior support facilitator or a professional approved by the Board of Counseling, Board of Psychology, or Board of Social Work who has completed required supervisor training

  • Establishes qualification requirements including completion of Board-approved didactic education hours, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and a specified number of supervised experience hours

  • Exempts initial regulations from the Administrative Process Act while still requiring public comment, with the Board of Counseling, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and Department of Medical Assistance Services required to align their respective regulations

Legislative Description

Positive behavior support facilitators; scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services: Social Services2/23/2026
Health and Human Services2/6/2026
Education: Health Professions1/23/2026
Education and Health1/9/2026

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