# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 17. Professional Counselors and Therapists

### Subtitle 6A. Behavior Analysts

#### Section 17-6A-26

(a) In this section, "behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee" means a  subcommittee that:

  (1) Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and

  (2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.

(b) For purposes of this section, a behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee is a  subcommittee of the  Committee that:

  (1) Is recognized by the Board; and

  (2) Includes but is not limited to behavior analysts.

(c) A rehabilitation  subcommittee of the  Committee or recognized by the  Committee may function:

  (1) Solely for the  Committee; or

  (2) Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.

(d) For purposes of this section, a behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee evaluates and provides assistance to any behavior analyst in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

(e)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of the matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee.

  (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.

  (3) For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.

(f) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)