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AR HB1954

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wade Andrews

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Arkansas Behavior Analyst Registration Act, establishing a registration system for behavior analysts under the Arkansas Psychology Board

  • Requires applicants to submit an application, fee up to $200, criminal background check, and certification from either the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA/BCBA-D) or the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board

  • Registrations are valid for 2 years with renewal fees not exceeding $150

  • Imposes penalties for unlawful practice: $500-$1,000 fines for unregistered individuals claiming to be registered behavior analysts, and up to $5,000 fines plus registration revocation for registered individuals who violate the subchapter

  • Requires at least one Arkansas Psychology Board member to be a licensed psychologist with behavior analyst certification or experience in behavior analysis services

Legislative Description

To Create The Arkansas Behavior Analyst Registration Act; And To Include Qualified Behavior Analysts Under The Arkansas Behavior Analyst Registration Act.

Last Action

Notification that HB1954 is now Act 869

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/7/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor4/1/2025

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