MA S188

Bill

Relative to applied behavior analysts

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to applied behavior analysts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Board of Registration of Behavior Analysts within the Division of Professional Licensure to regulate the practice of applied behavior analysis in Massachusetts. The bill defines the licensing requirements and scope of practice for licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts, and grants the board the authority to issue, renew, and discipline licenses. The bill also grandfathers in individuals currently licensed as applied behavior analysts or assistant applied behavior analysts, allowing them to continue practicing without reapplying for a license until their current license expires.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Sal DiDomenico (D)*, Anne Gobi (D), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2568 (on 11/08/2021)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S188

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S188
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S188.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H882	Relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
S1374	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a new draft, see H4464	Similar To
S1381	Relative to the board of registration in naturopathy	Accompanied H2266	Similar To
S182	Establishing a board of registration of peer specialists	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S218	Relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design	Accompanied a new draft, see S2570	Similar To
S219	Regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians	Accompanied a new draft, see S2571	Similar To
S2568	Relative to the licensure of behavior analysts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by

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