SB210Introduced in the Senate
Positive behavior support facilitators; scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications.
Introduced by Bill DeSteph, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Positive behavior support facilitators; scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications. Adds positive behavior support facilitators to the professions governed by the Board of Counseling. The bill establishes qualification, scope of practice, and supervision requirements and directs the Board of Counseling to adopt regulations governing positive behavior support facilitators. The bill also directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Medical Assistance Services to promulgate regulations that align with the regulations adopted by the Board of Counseling in accordance with the bill.
Where it stands
Left in Health and Human Services
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) · February 3, 2026
39
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102426D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB210)
Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Social Services
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Left in Health and Human Services
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