Establishes the Board of Registration of Behavior Analysts in Massachusetts to oversee the licensing of behavior analysts and assistant behavior.

The bill creates a Board of Registration of Behavior Analysts within the Department of Public Health to manage the licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. The board is tasked with setting qualifications, issuing licenses, and enforcing ethical standards. It can revoke, suspend, or deny licenses for violations. The practice of applied behavior analysis is defined, excluding activities like psychological testing and psychotherapy. The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor, including professionals and public members.

Establishes the Board of Registration of Behavior Analysts in Massachusetts to oversee the licensing of behavior analysts and assistant behavior.

The bill creates a Board of Registration of Behavior Analysts within the Department of Public Health to manage the licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. The board is tasked with setting qualifications, issuing licenses, and enforcing ethical standards. It can revoke, suspend, or deny licenses for violations. The practice of applied behavior analysis is defined, excluding activities like psychological testing and psychotherapy. The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor, including professionals and public members.