The proposed bill amends Arkansas Code 20-10-802 to provide an exception from licensure as a home healthcare service for entities that solely offer therapy services not reimbursed by Medicare Part A. This addition allows such entities, operated by licensed healthcare professionals, to provide therapy services without the need for a home healthcare service license. The bill specifies that these professionals must be licensed under relevant Arkansas statutes, ensuring that the quality of care remains regulated.

In addition to this new exception, the bill also reorganizes the existing exceptions from licensing requirements, renumbering them accordingly. Notably, it retains the provisions for various healthcare professionals and entities that are already exempt from licensing, such as registered nurses, physical therapists, and nonprofit registries that connect consumers with licensed practitioners. The overall aim of the bill is to streamline the regulatory framework for therapy service providers while maintaining necessary oversight for licensed healthcare professionals.