On April 14th, the Arkansas Senate voted unanimously to pass HB 1187. This marks the final legislative hurdle for the bill, which now heads to the Governor for signature. With this action, Arkansas moves one step closer to becoming the next state to adopt our strategic portability model.
The unanimous vote reflects the widespread, bipartisan support for modernizing licensure processes for MFTs. We are proud of the advocacy efforts led by AAMFT and the MFTs who lent their voices throughout the legislative process. Their dedication ensured the bill stayed on track and gained strong momentum in both chambers.
We now await the Governor’s signature, officially making HB 1187 law. Once signed, this bill will help make licensure more accessible for out-of-state MFTs and increase service access for Arkansas residents.