Bill > HB5291

This bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to create a new limited license for individuals pursuing experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA), a specialized field of psychology focused on understanding and changing behavior. The bill introduces a $150 annual fee for this limited license and modifies existing regulations to allow students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals seeking certification to practice ABA under supervised conditions. Specifically, individuals with a limited license must be supervised by a fully licensed behavior analyst, cannot represent themselves as independently practicing, and must use the title "applied behavior analyst trainee." The limited license is valid for three years and can be renewed once, providing a structured pathway for professionals to gain the necessary experience to become fully licensed behavior analysts. The bill aims to standardize professional development in ABA by establishing clear guidelines for supervised practice, drawing on standards from professional associations like the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), while ensuring patient safety and professional competence.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5291