Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
chapter
Certified Recovery Residences [12 VAC 35 ‑ 260]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Chapter 12VAC35-260 is developed in compliance with Chapter 220 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly (HB2045), which added a new section numbered 37.2-431.1 in the Code of Virginia creating an avenue for the certification of recovery residences through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). The regulations define “recovery residences” and, as allowed by the enabling legislation, create a voluntary certification for residences that meet standards of credentialing entities specified by DBHDS.
State Authority Chapter 220 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly (HB2045).
Section 203 of Title 37.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Creates an avenue for the certification of recovery residences by DBHDS.
Maintenance of a list of certified residences by DBHDS.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Susan Puglisi  / Regulatory Research Specialist
Address: Jefferson Building
1220 Bank St., 4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: susan.puglisi@dbhds.virginia.gov
Telephone: ()-    FAX: (804)371-6638    TDD: (804)371-8977
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Mandatory conditional certification of recovery residences
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Not yet submitted to Attorney General for certification.
Reporting deaths or serious injuries (Chapter 30, 2024). Fast-Track Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to comply with Item 312 L.2. and Chapter 755 (HB277) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2024.
Establishes certification of recovery residences (previously listed as 12 VAC35-270) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/07/2020.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/22/2024 Agency Completed Retain As Is