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Certified violence prevention professional; clarifies definition, requirements for certification.

It became law on Apr 13.

VA HB 1523 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsor
Garrett McGuire
Latest action
Apr 13

What it does

Certified violence prevention professional; certification. Establishes requirements for use of the title "certified violence prevention professional" and directs the Board of Health to promulgate regulations setting forth (i) requirements for use of the title, (ii) requirements for education and training programs necessary to meet the requirements for certification, (iii) qualifications for training entities, (iv) limitations on the number of approved training entities, and (v) other regulations as deemed necessary.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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  2. Committee (Done)

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  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 13

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Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.

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