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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending title 36, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 36-411.02; amending sections 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01 and 41-1758.07, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to health care institutions.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that beginning January 1, 2027, individuals applying for or holding a license for certain behavioral health facilities, including outpatient treatment centers, inpatient facilities, residential facilities, counseling facilities, and substance abuse transitional facilities, must be United States citizens or lawfully present in the U.S. and possess a valid fingerprint clearance card. This requirement is intended to enhance the safety and integrity of behavioral health services by ensuring that individuals working in these sensitive roles undergo a thorough background check, as facilitated by the fingerprint clearance card system managed by the Department of Public Safety. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing statutes related to fingerprinting and definitions to include the new section concerning behavioral health facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84068 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 01/29/2026 HHS As Passed Committee | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535361 |
| SENATE - Health and Human Services | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535048 |
| SENATE - Health and Human Services | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535182 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 01/26/2026 HHS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534741 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1173p.htm |
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