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HB 1182

TO REPLACE THE DEFINED TERM "MEDICATION ASSISTIVE PERSON" WITH THE DEFINED TERM "CERTIFIED MEDICATION ASSISTANT" THROUGHOUT § 17-87-701 ET SEQ.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Bentley and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas law replaces "medication assistive person" with "certified medication assistant" terminology to strengthen credentialing standards across medication assistance regulations.

Notification that HB1182 is now Act 265
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Bill Summary · HB 1182

Legislative bill overview

HB 1182 replaces the term "medication assistive person" with "certified medication assistant" throughout Arkansas's medication assistance statutes (§ 17-87-701 et seq.). This is a definitional and terminology update that standardizes language across the relevant legal code sections.

Why is this important

Terminology changes in healthcare regulations affect how roles are defined, regulated, and understood by healthcare providers, facilities, and the public. Shifting to "certified" language may signal stronger credentialing requirements or clarify existing certification standards for individuals assisting with medication administration in healthcare settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope clarification: The change to "certified" may imply new or stricter credentialing requirements; unclear whether existing "medication assistive persons" automatically qualify or must obtain new certification
  • Implementation timeline: The bill doesn't specify transition provisions for individuals currently working under the old title, potentially creating workplace disruption
  • Regulatory burden: Facilities may face costs and administrative burdens updating systems, policies, and employee records to reflect the new terminology and any associated certification requirements

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

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