NC H1157

Establishes licensure and regulation of behavior analysts by the North Carolina Psychology Board, requiring applicants to have an applied health sciences degree, national Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification, and pass an examination to practice behavior analysis in North Carolina.

Defines the practice of behavior analysis as design, implementation, and evaluation of systematic instructional and environmental modifications to improve human behavior, explicitly excluding diagnosis, counseling, psychological testing, psychotherapy, and other psychology-specific practices.

Requires licensed behavior analysts to receive face-to-face supervision (including video supervision in real-time) by a qualified licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate for all activities.

Creates disciplinary authority for the Psychology Board to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for violations including fraud, unprofessional conduct, inability to practice safely, failure to maintain case records, and harassment or abuse of clients or trainees.

Establishes criminal penalties as Class 2 misdemeanors for practicing or offering to practice behavior analysis without a license or using the title "licensed behavior analyst" without licensure; sets application fee at $250, renewal fee at $400 per biennium.