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HB 1405

TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF A PROCURER BY A LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Justin Boyd and 3 co-sponsors

Arkansas codifies regulations for chiropractors' use of patient procurers, establishing statutory oversight standards to govern third-party business solicitation practices.

Notification that HB1405 is now Act 309
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Bill Summary · HB 1405

Legislative bill overview

HB 1405 amends Arkansas law to add new regulations governing how licensed chiropractors can employ or contract with "procurers"—individuals who solicit patients or business on behalf of chiropractic practices. The bill establishes statutory requirements for procurer conduct, qualifications, and oversight by chiropractic physicians.

Why is this important

Procurers in healthcare can influence patient-seeking behavior and treatment decisions, raising concerns about patient autonomy and ethical practice standards. By codifying procurer regulations into statute, Arkansas establishes clearer professional boundaries and accountability mechanisms within the chiropractic industry, which affects both practitioner compliance and patient protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's specific definitional language for "procurer" activities and which marketing/recruitment practices are regulated versus prohibited remains unclear from the bill title alone
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Whether the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners has adequate resources and authority to enforce new procurer regulations effectively
  • Competitive impact: New restrictions on patient solicitation methods could differentially affect smaller chiropractic practices versus larger clinic networks with established patient bases

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

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