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AR HB1422

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires physical therapist applicants to apply for state and national criminal background checks conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau
  • Background checks must conform to applicable federal standards as of January 1, 2019 and include fingerprinting
  • Applicants must sign a release of information to the board and pay any fees associated with the criminal background check
  • Requires the same criminal background check process for physical therapist assistant applicants
  • The Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau must forward all information obtained about any offenses committed by applicants to the respective licensing board

Legislative Description

To Require A Criminal Background Check As A Requirement For Licensure As A Physical Therapist Or A Physical Therapist Assistant.

Last Action

Notification that HB1422 is now Act 314

3/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/20/2019
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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