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HB 1471

TO AMEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF ALL LICENSES OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Flippo and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas extends expiration dates for all speech-language pathology and audiology licenses, resetting the licensing cycle for these healthcare professionals.

Notification that HB1471 is now Act 966
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Bill Summary · HB 1471

Legislative bill overview

HB 1471 amends Arkansas law to extend the expiration dates for all licenses issued by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The bill has been signed into law (Act 966) as of April 21, 2025. This is a technical licensing administration measure that affects speech-language pathologists and audiologists practicing in Arkansas.

Why is this important

License renewal deadlines directly impact healthcare professionals' ability to legally practice their profession. By extending expiration dates, the state is effectively resetting the licensing cycle for these healthcare providers, which could affect renewal schedules, continuing education requirements, and administrative processing timelines. This type of amendment is typically done to align renewal cycles or address administrative inefficiencies in the licensing system.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on specifics: The bill title doesn't clarify what the new expiration dates are or the rationale for the extension, making it difficult to assess whether this serves legitimate administrative purposes or potentially delays necessary regulatory oversight.
  • Impact on continuing education: Extended license expiration dates may compress or extend continuing education requirements, creating confusion or administrative burden for practitioners.
  • Regulatory accountability: Longer licensing cycles could reduce the frequency of regulatory review and compliance checks for these healthcare professionals.

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

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