Missouri HB1964: Modifies provisions relating to the practice of applied behavior analysis

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1964 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PETERS. 4053H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 337.300 and 337.315, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the practice of applied behavior analysis. Section A. Sections 337.300 and 337.315, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 337.300 and 337.315, to read as follows: 337.300. As used in sections 337.300 to [337.345] 337.347, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Applied behavior analysis", the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli and consequences, to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relationships between environment and behavior. Applied behavior analysis does not include cognitive therapies or psychological testing, personality assessment, intellectual assessment, neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, family therapy, and long-term counseling as treatment modalities; (2) "Board", the behavior analyst advisory board within the state committee of psychologists; (3) "Certifying entity"[,]: (a) The nationally accredited Behavior Analyst Certification Board, or other equivalent nationally accredited nongovernmental agency approved by the committee which certifies individuals who have completed academic, examination, training, and supervision requirements in applied behavior analysis; or EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] …

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Sponsors

• Tara Peters (R, 122) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. December 1, 2025: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB1964?

HB1964 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the practice of applied behavior analysis.

What is the status of HB1964?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1964?

Tara Peters (R, 122).

Where is the official record for HB1964?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1964&year=2026&code=R