Health and Human Resources
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Mandate 1477
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Mandate Title:
Conditional certification of recovery residences
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Purpose of legislation
Effective July 1, the regulation of recovery residences transitions from voluntary to mandatory certification. To provide a grace period for uncertified residences to continue operating legally, the General Assembly directed the State Board to develop a process for issuing “conditional” certifications valid for up to nine months. This non-discretionary action amends the regulations to allow for the issuance of a temporary, non-renewable certification to eligible applicants who are working toward full certification.
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| Legislation mandating a change | Chap 608 (2025) |
| VAC chapters to be amended |
12 vac 35 - 260 : Certified Recovery Residences
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| Associated Regulatory Actions | No regulatory action has been filed. |
| Deadline for the regulation to become effective | 9/29/2025 |
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