Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1224: TO AMEND THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT; AND TO APPLY THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to amend the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act; to apply the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act to massage therapists; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act; and to apply the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act to massage therapists.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT; TO APPLY THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT; AND TO APPLY THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 17-7-106 is amended to read as follows: 17-7-106. Exemptions. (a) This chapter does not apply to licensure or certification of: (1) Medical Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, medical professions under Title 17, Subtitle 3; (2) Legal professionals; or (3) Individuals under reciprocity agreements. (b) This chapter does not apply to an existing multistate or interstate compact if the chapter would result in a nullification of the multistate or interstate compact. (c) This chapter applies to massage therapists licensed under the Massage Therapy Act, § 17-86-101 et seq. *JMB256* 01/24/2025 12:23:34 PM JMB256
Sponsors
- Jason Nazarenko (R, 4) · primary sponsor