HB4769 - Behavior Analyst Licensing Act Summary

• Establishes licensure requirements for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, with licensing effective 30 months after the act takes effect.

• Licensed behavior analysts must have a graduate degree in behavior analysis from a regionally accredited university, complete 500 hours of supervised experience, and pass a competency examination; certified analysts can apply before July 1, 2028 without the supervision requirement.

• Licensed assistant behavior analysts must have a bachelor's degree in behavior analysis, meet supervised work experience requirements, and pass an examination; must practice under supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed clinical psychologist.

• Creates a 5-member Advisory Board of Behavior Analysts to advise the Secretary on licensure standards, professional conduct, continuing education, and disciplinary matters.

• Prohibits unlicensed individuals from using titles "licensed behavior analyst" or "licensed assistant behavior analyst" and establishes grounds for disciplinary action including fraud, professional incompetence, criminal convictions, and violations of child/elder abuse reporting requirements.