BEHAVIOR ANALYST-LICENSURE

Creates the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act. Provides for licensure of licensed behavior analyst and licensed assistant behavior analyst. Creates the Advisory Board of Behavior Analyst. Provides qualifications for licensure application. Establishes the powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, including, but not limited to, adopting rules setting forth minimum standards for licensure, taking disciplinary or non-disciplinary actions and authorizing examinations. Provides for grounds for disciplinary actions. Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Creates provisions concerning hearings, including record of proceedings, appointment of hearing officers, and rehearings. Provides for judicial review of all final administrative decisions of the Department. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act repeals on January 1, 2029. Effective immediately.