§ 32.1-162.15:1.18 — (Effective July 1, 2026) Revocation or denial of renewal based on background checks; failure to obtain background check

Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.18

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 32.1: Health
• Ch. 5: Regulation of Medical Care Facilities and Services
• Art. 7.2: Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center Licensing

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A. The Commissioner may revoke or deny renewal of the license of a Center if the Center has knowledge that a person specified in § 32.1-162.15:1.17 required to have a background check (i) has been convicted of any barrier crime as defined in § 19.2-392.02 or (ii) is the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth, and the Center refuses to separate such person from employment or volunteer service.

B. Failure to obtain background checks pursuant to § 32.1-162.15:1.17 shall be grounds for denial, revocation, or termination of a license. No violation shall occur if the Center has applied for the background check timely and it has not been obtained due to administrative delay. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Department.

Legislative History

2025, c. 451.