This 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. The new legal language specifies that these entities must be staffed by healthcare professionals who are licensed under specific Arkansas statutes. This addition aims to clarify the licensing requirements for therapy service providers, ensuring that those who do not receive Medicare reimbursement are not subjected to the same licensing regulations as other home healthcare services.

In addition to the new exception, the bill also reorganizes the existing list of exceptions from licensing requirements. It renumbers the previous exceptions and includes a new provision that allows nonprofit registries operated by professional associations to function as clearinghouses for connecting consumers with licensed healthcare practitioners without maintaining patient records or directing services. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the regulatory framework for home healthcare services while accommodating specific therapy providers.