The bill proposes the creation of the "Registered Dialysis Patient Care Technician Act" under Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 87, adding a new subchapter dedicated to the regulation and registration of dialysis patient care technicians. The purpose of this act is to ensure public health and safety by establishing standards for the training, certification, and practice of these technicians in administering hemodialysis. The act outlines the qualifications required for registration, including educational prerequisites, employment status, completion of a nationally recognized training program, and successful passage of a national certification examination.

Additionally, the act mandates the establishment of a "Dialysis Patient Care Technician Registry" maintained by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, which will include essential information about each registered technician, such as their name, any reported felony or misdemeanor convictions, and proof of training and certification. The act also specifies conditions under which registration may be revoked or denied, including fraudulent practices or unprofessional conduct. Importantly, it clarifies that registration as a dialysis patient care technician does not require them to register as a medication assistive person and does not apply to those working directly under a licensed physician.