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AR HB1585
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
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Entities that solely provide therapy services not reimbursed under Medicare Part A are now exempt from home healthcare service licensure requirements under Arkansas Code § 20-10-807
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Eligible therapy providers must be licensed under Arkansas statutes covering physical therapists (§§ 17-93-101 - 17-93-312), speech-language pathologists and audiologists (§ 17-88-101 et seq.), or occupational therapists (§§ 17-100-102 - 17-100-308)
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The exemption is added as a new category (item 3) to the existing list of exceptions from licensing requirements in Arkansas Code § 20-10-802
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Approved on April 17, 2025, as Act 849 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Provide An Exception From Licensure As A Home Healthcare Service To An Entity That Solely Provides Therapy Services That Are Not Reimbursed By Medicare Part A.
Last Action
Notification that HB1585 is now Act 849
4/17/2025