Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1946 — Behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts; licensure criteria, certifying entities.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0693)

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 27, 2023.

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Bill Text

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53 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended text clarifies the licensure requirements for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in Virginia. It specifies that applicants must provide documentation of their certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from a nationally accredited certifying entity and adhere to professional ethical standards. These changes ensure that only qualified individuals can use the titles of behavior analyst and assistant behavior analyst, which helps maintain the integrity of the profession.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2957.16 of the Code of Virginia, relating to behavior analysts;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 693 An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2957.16 of the Code of Virginia, relating to behavior analysts;
R O [H 1946] Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1946] Approved March 27, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
E § 54.1-2957.16.
§ 54.1-2957.16.
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requirements;
powers of the Board.
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It shall be is unlawful for any person to practice or to hold himself out as practicing as an assistant behavior analyst or to use the title "Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst" unless he holds a license as an assistant behavior analyst issued by the Board.
It shall be is unlawful for any person to practice or to hold himself out as unless he holds a license as an assistant behavior analyst issued by the Board.
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The Board shall establish criteria for licensure as a behavior analyst, which shall inclu1e, but not be 1.
The Board shall establish criteria for licensure as a behavior analyst, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Documentation that the applicant for licensure has not had his license or certification as a behavior disciplinary proceedings by the certifying board or in another jurisdiction.the subject of any C.
Documentation that the applicant for licensure has not had his license or certification as a behavior analyst or as an assistant behavior analyst suspended or revoked and is not the subject of any disciplinary proceedings by the certifying board or in another jurisdiction.
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Documentation that the applicant conducts his professional practice in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct and Professional Ethical and standards the Board deems necessary;or behavior analysts and any other accepted professional and ethical 3.
Documentation that the applicant conducts his professional practice in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct and Professional Ethical and Disciplinary Standards ethics code for behavior analysts and any other accepted professional and ethical standards the Board deems necessary;
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The Board shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter related to (i) application for and issuance of licenses to behavior analysts or assistant (iii) standards of practice for licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts, (iv)t, requirements and procedures for the supervision of a licensed assistant behavior analyst by a licensed behavior analyst, and (v) requirements and procedures for supervision by licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts of unlicensed individuals who assist in the provision of applied behavior analysis services.
The Board shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter related to (i) application for and issuance of licenses to behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts, (ii) requirements for licensure as a behavior analyst or an assistant behavior analyst, (iii) standards of practice for licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts, (iv) requirements and procedures for the supervision of a licensed assistant behavior analyst by a licensed behavior analyst, and (v) requirements and procedures for supervision by licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts of unlicensed individuals who assist in the provision of applied behavior analysis services.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0693)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 693 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Impact statement from DPB (HB1946ER)

  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1946ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  11. Read third time

  12. Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)

  13. Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

  14. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  15. Constitutional reading dispensed

  16. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)

  17. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)

  18. Read second time and engrossed

  19. Read first time

  20. Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (21-Y 0-N)

  21. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

  22. Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1

  23. Impact statement from DPB (HB1946)

  24. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  25. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102108D

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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