Bill > SB1145

This bill modifies the composition and responsibilities of the State Board of Psychologist Examiners and the Committee on Behavior Analysts in Arizona, aiming to streamline the regulation of behavior analysts. Specifically, it reduces the number of members on the State Board of Psychologist Examiners from ten to eight, with a corresponding decrease in the number of licensed psychologist members and licensed behavior analyst members, while also clarifying that public members cannot have financial ties to the healthcare industry. The bill also adjusts the board's powers by removing its direct responsibility for recommending regulatory changes concerning behavior analysts, instead delegating this authority, along with licensing and regulation of behavior analysts, to the Committee on Behavior Analysts, requiring the board to adopt policy statements for these delegated authorities. Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for two members of the Committee on Behavior Analysts to also be members of the State Board of Psychologist Examiners, ensuring all committee members are licensed behavior analysts in professional practice. These changes are set to take effect after December 31, 2026.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83928