Starting July 1, 2025, healthcare employers in Virginia must implement workplace violence prevention plans or reporting systems. This mandate requires documenting, tracking, and analyzing incidents of workplace violence, with records maintained for at least two years. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 2269 and Senate Bill 162 into law on March 24, 2025. The legislation aims to enhance healthcare worker safety through continuing education, de-escalation training, risk identification, and violence prevention planning. These bills amend Section 31.1-127 of the Code of Virginia. Virginia joins states like California, Connecticut, and New York with similar requirements. Read more.
