This bill proposes to amend the Arkansas Code by replacing the term "medication assistive person" with "certified medication assistant" throughout sections 17-87-701 to 17-87-708. It establishes the certification requirements, qualifications, and scope of practice for certified medication assistants. Key changes include the definition of a certified medication assistant, the qualifications needed for certification, and the procedures for renewal and disciplinary actions. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities and limitations of certified medication assistants, including the types of medications they can administer and the settings in which they can work.

Additionally, the bill outlines the penalties for violations related to the certification and practice of certified medication assistants. It specifies that it is unlawful for individuals to serve as certified medication assistants without proper certification, and it establishes civil penalties for violations of the subchapter. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing is given the authority to enforce these regulations, ensuring that only qualified individuals can provide medication administration services in designated facilities.