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HB 2027

behavior analysts; regulatory board

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Selina Bliss

Arizona creates a regulatory board to license and oversee behavior analysts, establishing professional standards and consumer protections for practitioners serving vulnerable populations.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2027

Legislative bill overview

HB 2027 establishes a regulatory board to oversee and license behavior analysts in Arizona. The bill creates licensure requirements, standards of practice, and disciplinary authority for professionals working in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and related fields.

Why is this important

Behavior analysts work with vulnerable populations, particularly children with autism and developmental disabilities, making professional oversight important for consumer protection. Currently, Arizona has no state-level regulation of this profession, meaning practitioners operate without standardized credentials or accountability mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition disputes: Disagreement over which professionals should be regulated and how behavior analysis is defined versus related fields like psychology or education
  • Licensing cost and barriers: Concerns that new licensing requirements could increase costs, reduce service availability, or create barriers for qualified practitioners without formal credentials
  • Existing credential recognition: Questions about how the board will handle practitioners already holding national Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials and whether reciprocity is automatic

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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