The bill HB2068 proposes the creation of an independent State Board of Behavior Analysts in Arizona, transferring regulatory authority from the State Board of Psychologist Examiners. This new Board will consist of seven members, including two public members, and will be responsible for licensing and regulating behavior analysts. Key changes include the establishment of a separate Board with defined powers and duties, the requirement for Board members to be U.S. citizens and Arizona residents, and the introduction of provisions for member compensation and immunity. The bill also mandates quarterly meetings, establishes a dedicated fund for the Board, and sets a sunset review for potential termination in 2033.

Additionally, the bill reorganizes existing legislation by creating a new chapter for behavior analysts, introduces specific definitions and responsibilities for the Board, and requires applicants to obtain a fingerprint clearance card. It clarifies the roles and appointment processes for Board members and ensures that funds collected for licensing are used appropriately. The bill aims to enhance the regulation and oversight of behavior analysts, streamline the regulatory framework, and ensure accountability within the new Board structure, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-401, 32-402, 32-403, 32-404, 32-405, 32-406, 32-407, 32-421, 32-422, 32-423, 32-424, 32-425, 32-426, 32-441, 32-443, 32-444, 32-445, 32-1603, 32-2061, 32-2062, 32-2063, 32-2065, 32-3101, 32-3201, 32-3218, 36-3601, 36-3607, 41-619.51, 41-1092, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-3033.01, 32-2091, 32-2091.15, 32-2091.01, 32-2091.14, 32-2091.02, 32-2091.03, 32-2091.04, 32-2091.06, 32-2091.07, 32-2091.08, 32-2091.09, 32-2091.10, 32-442, 32-2091.11, 32-2091.12, 32-2091.13, 13-1401, 38-211, 35-149, 35-146, 35-147, 35-190, 38-611, 35-143.01, 32-4301, 41-1092.11, 41-1092.08, 36-401, 32-2076, 36-3602, 32-2085, 32-2071, 32-2081, 32-2067, 12-2291, 12-2801, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-1092.12, 41-619.52, 13-3623, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.04, 41-1758.07, 41-1750, 92-544, 15-106
House Engrossed Version: 32-401, 32-402, 32-403, 32-404, 32-405, 32-406, 32-407, 32-421, 32-422, 32-423, 32-424, 32-425, 32-426, 32-441, 32-443, 32-444, 32-445, 32-1603, 32-2061, 32-2062, 32-2063, 32-2065, 32-3101, 32-3201, 32-3218, 36-3601, 36-3607, 41-619.51, 41-1092, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-3033.01, 32-2091, 32-2091.15, 32-2091.01, 32-2091.14, 32-2091.02, 32-2091.03, 32-2091.04, 32-2091.06, 32-2091.07, 32-2091.08, 32-2091.09, 32-2091.10, 32-442, 32-2091.11, 32-2091.12, 32-2091.13, 13-1401, 38-211, 35-149, 35-146, 35-147, 35-190, 38-611, 35-143.01, 32-4301, 41-1092.11, 41-1092.08, 36-401, 32-2076, 36-3602, 32-2085, 32-2071, 32-2081, 32-2067, 12-2291, 12-2801, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-1092.12, 41-619.52, 13-3623, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.04, 41-1758.07, 41-1750, 92-544, 15-106