TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST REGISTRATION ACT.

HB 1245, now Act 432, establishes a registration system for behavior analysts in Arkansas. It requires practitioners to pay an application fee of up to $200 and a renewal fee of up to $150, with fines for violations ranging from $500 to $1,000 for initial offenses and up to $5,000 plus potential license revocation for repeat violations. The law directly affects behavior analysts providing services in Arkansas and explicitly states it does not require additional training or continuing education beyond existing certification. Key provisions include standardized fees, penalty structures, and verification of current certification for renewal. The bill was enacted on April 3, 2025, after Senate amendments were approved.