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AR HB1460
Bill
Status
3/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Dwight Tosh
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-38-105(g) to allow individuals with violence offense convictions to work as peer support specialists in substance abuse treatment if they have personally received behavioral health services.
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Establishes that individuals with violence offenses are not automatically disqualified from peer support specialist employment if the offense is their only disqualifying criminal offense.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate violence offenses on a case-by-case basis using department-adopted criteria and rules to determine employment eligibility.
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Makes parallel amendments to Arkansas Code § 20-77-135(4) regarding peer support specialist qualifications within the Arkansas Medicaid Program.
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Approved March 6, 2023.
Legislative Description
To Authorize Individuals With Violence Offenses To Work With Individuals Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment As Peer Support Specialists Or Similar Positions Requiring A History Of Receiving Behavioral Health Services.
Last Action
Notification that HB1460 is now Act 200
3/6/2023