The bill seeks to extend the operations of the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board until October 1, 2026, and amends Section 34-5A-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975. It mandates that the Department of Mental Health provide essential resources for the board, including financial and legal services, office space, personnel, information technology, and office supplies. The board will consist of seven members with specific qualifications and diversity requirements, tasked with enforcing rules, investigating complaints, and taking disciplinary actions against licensed behavior analysts. The bill also establishes a special revenue fund for the board's operations, with all receipts deposited into this fund, and is set to take effect on June 1, 2024.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language to replace "person" with "individual" for clarity and consistency, while also streamlining the regulatory process by eliminating outdated provisions. This includes the insertion of specific guidelines for implementing environmental regulations to enhance compliance among businesses, alongside the deletion of previously mandated reporting procedures deemed ineffective. The bill has garnered bipartisan support, reflecting a commitment to creating a more efficient regulatory framework that balances environmental protection with economic growth.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-5A-3, 34-5A-3
Enrolled: 34-5A-3, 34-5A-3