Advocacy Wins
On March 18th, 2021 Senate Bill 1189 passed, making Virginia the first state to successfully pass licensure compact legislation.
The OT Compact Commission is establishing rules and preparation for implementation to begin issuing compact privileges to practice occupational therapy. Find more on the compact here.
| Wins for Mental Healthcare in Virginia! We are happy to announce both bills that VOTA advocated for as part of our advocacy day this year have passed the house and the senate! Below you can find the bill as written: Here you can find talking points about the two bills: |
