MA S135

Bill

Providing for the licensing of applied behavior analysts

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/22/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for the licensing of applied behavior analysts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill provides for the licensing of applied behavior analysts in Massachusetts. It establishes a Board of Registration of Applied Behavior Analysts within the Division of Professional Licensure to oversee the licensing and regulation of applied behavior analysts and assistant applied behavior analysts. The bill sets forth the requirements for obtaining a license as an applied behavior analyst or assistant applied behavior analyst, including educational, experience, and examination requirements. The bill also defines the scope of practice for applied behavior analysis and authorizes the board to investigate complaints and discipline licensees. Overall, this legislation aims to establish standards and oversight for the practice of applied behavior analysis in the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Jamie Eldridge (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), John Scibak (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/22/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S135

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S135
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S135.pdf

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