MA H1998

Bill

Providing for the licensing of applied behavior analysts

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/05/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to 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, which will be responsible for issuing licenses, adopting rules and regulations, and disciplining licensees. The bill defines the scope of practice for applied behavior analysts and assistant applied behavior analysts, sets education and examination requirements for licensing, and allows for provisional licenses. It also exempts certain professionals, such as psychologists and social workers, from the licensing requirements when practicing applied behavior analysis as part of their professions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

John Scibak (D), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1998

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1998
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1998.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1053	Relative to licensing of recreational marijuana facilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H3768	Similar To
H1265	Relative to non-resident firearm licensing	No further action taken	Similar To
H140	To establish licensing standards for drain cleaners	No further action taken	Similar To
H2815	Relative to refrigeration technicians	Accompanied a study order, see H4648	Similar To
H4528	The financing and delivery of health care in the commonwealth.	No further action taken	Replaced by
H477	Reforming the process of appraising motor vehicle damage covered by auto insurance policies	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H503	Relative to providing consumer protection in the licensing of appraisers	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S1166	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S1319	Relative to firearms and recreational vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To
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