Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2040: Speech-language pathology assistants; licensure, qualifications, scope of practice.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2040 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Speech-language pathology assistants; licensure, qualifications, scope of practice. Primary sponsor: Holly Seibold (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0649).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Speech-language pathology assistants; licensure, qualifications, scope of practice; revocation or suspension of license; continuing education. Adds speech-language pathology assistants to the professions governed by the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The bill also establishes qualifications, scope of practice, and supervision requirements for speech-language pathology assistants. The bill directs the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology to adopt regulations governing the speech-language pathology assistant profession by July 1, 2026, and specifies that the provisions governing the licensure of speech-language pathology assistants have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kelly Fowler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0649)
- Enacted, Chapter 649 (Effective 07/01/27)
- Signed by President as reenrolled
- Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
- Reenrolled bill text (HB2040ER2)
- Reenrolled
- Governor's recommendation adopted
- Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)
- House concurred in Governor's recommendation (91-Y 3-N)
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
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