SB305 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, estate within Division of Developmental Disabilities of Department of Mental Health, regulation of behavior analyst, exempting membership, powers and duties, subject to Sunset Law
Summary: SB305 would create the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board to regulate behavior analysts in Alabama, set licensing rules, provide exemptions, and place the board under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It establishes the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board within the Division of Developmental Disabilities of the Alabama Department of Mental Health to oversee the regulation of behavior analyst professionals. It defines licensed roles, licensing requirements, ongoing certification, supervision, and penalties for practicing without a license. It provides exemptions from licensure, allows temporary licenses and reciprocity for out-of-state practitioners, and places the board under the Alabama Sunset Law with a requirement for renewal every two years and a scheduled sunset.

Who It Affects
Licensed behavior analysts practicing in Alabama would need board licensure, maintain board certification, pass a background check, and renew every two years.
Licensed assistant behavior analysts would need board certification, ongoing supervision, and licensure tied to certification and supervision requirements.
Out-of-state or temporary providers could obtain a temporary license or reciprocity if they meet similar requirements and ethics standards.
Individuals who would be exempt from licensure under specified circumstances (e.g., psychologists practicing within their scope, direct-contact technicians under supervision, family members under supervision, students in training, and nonclinical practitioners) would not need a Alabama license.

Key Provisions
Establishes the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board within the Division of Developmental Disabilities of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and authorizes it to regulate the practice of behavior analysis in the state.
Defines licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts, and sets licensing requirements including character, background checks, active board certification, and supervision where required.
Provides exemptions from licensure for certain practices and roles, and outlines penalties (up to $1,000 fine, license suspension or revocation, or both) for violations.
Board composition: seven members (four licensed behavior analysts, one licensed assistant behavior analyst, one parent/guardian, one public member) with governor appointment and two to three year terms; includes quorum, meetings, rulemaking, and complaint investigations.
Allows temporary licenses for out-of-state practitioners and licenses by reciprocity for those from states with comparable requirements and reciprocity, given proof of ethics compliance and current licensure.
Licenses are issued for two years and renewable upon continued certification and payment of renewal fees.
Subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, the board is an enumerated agency and would terminate automatically unless continued by another bill.

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Subjects: Behavior Analyst Licensing Board