Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas SB120: TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR ALL PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES IN THIS STATE; AND TO ENSURE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR VULNERABLE AGING ADULTS
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to require licensure for all private care agencies in this state; to ensure consumer protection for vulnerable aging adults; and for other purposes. subtitle to require licensure for all private care agencies in this state; and to ensure consumer protection for vulnerable aging adults.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR ALL PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES IN THIS STATE; TO ENSURE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR VULNERABLE AGING ADULTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR ALL PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES IN THIS STATE; AND TO ENSURE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR VULNERABLE AGING ADULTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DO NOT CODIFY. Legislative findings and intent. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Personal care service providers are a vital component in the recovery from an illness or injury and in the treatment of chronic conditions for vulnerable aging adults; (2) Consumers should have confidence when securing a personal care service provider that all employees are adequately trained to care for the needs of vulnerable aging adults; and (3) All personal care service providers should be subject to the same rules. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to ensure that all private care agencies have the same licensure process in addition to the certification by the Department of Human Services. SECTION 2. Arkansas Code §§ 20-10-2302 -- 20-10-2304 are amended to *JMB135* 04-01-2025 10:05:40 JMB135 As Engrossed: S3/5/25 S4/1/25 SB120 read as follows: 20-10-2302. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, "private care agency" means a provider that is certified by the …
Sponsors
- Clint Penzo (R, 31) · primary sponsor
- Julie Mayberry (R, 92)
- Steve Unger (R, 19)
- Johnny Rye (R, 36)
- Kendra Moore (R, 23)
- Lee Johnson (R, 47)
- Missy Irvin (R, 24)
Latest actions
- : Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
- : RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
- : Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
- : Read the third time and passed.
- : Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
- : Re-referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
- : REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
- : Amendment # 2 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
- : Withdrawn from Committee and placed on 2nd reading for purpose of amendment # 2
Votes
- Senate Roll Call #892 (April 7, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #661 (March 19, 2025): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB120?
- SB120 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR ALL PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES IN THIS STATE; AND TO ENSURE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR VULNERABLE AGING ADULTS.
- What does SB120 do?
- In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to require licensure for all private care agencies in this state; to ensure consumer protection for vulnerable aging adults; and for other purposes. subtitle to require licensure for all private care agencies in this state; and to ensure consumer protection for vulnerable aging adults.
- What is the status of SB120?
- Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored SB120?
- Clint Penzo (R, 31), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB120?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB120
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