CHAPTER 448
An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-205 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; universal license recognition.
[H 1117]
Approved April 8, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 54.1-205 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 54.1-205 . Universal license recognition.
A. For purposes of this section , :
"Another state" or "other state" means any state, territory, possession, or jurisdiction of the United States.
"Neighboring state" means the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, or West Virginia.
B. Except as provided in subsection D, the regulatory boards within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation shall, upon application by an individual, recognize licenses or certificates issued by another state as fulfillment of qualifications for licensure or government certification in the Commonwealth if the following conditions are met: