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AR HB1954
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wade Andrews
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AI Summary
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Creates the Arkansas Behavior Analyst Registration Act, establishing a registration system for behavior analysts under the Arkansas Psychology Board
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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
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Registrations are valid for 2 years with renewal fees not exceeding $150
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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
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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