SB1062 is a legislative proposal that aims to broaden the definition of substance abuse counseling to encompass all types of addiction, including behavioral or process addictions, and updates the terminology to "addiction counseling." The bill also eases the licensure by endorsement requirements for behavioral health professionals, reducing the necessary time licensed or certified in another jurisdiction from three years to one year. Current license holders in the substance abuse field will need to update their licensure to the new "addiction counseling" designation by their next renewal date. The bill grants a 12-month exemption from rulemaking requirements to the Board for licensing and regulating addiction counselors and technicians and includes various technical adjustments.

The bill modifies the Arizona Revised Statutes, changing "substance abuse" references to "addiction" and affecting the definitions and qualifications of health care providers, the requirements for alcohol or drug screening providers, and the immunity provisions for those reporting medical or psychological conditions related to driving. It redefines the roles of addiction counselors within behavioral health, updates licensure qualifications, and provides a transition period for current substance abuse professionals to adjust their licensure to the new terminology. The Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is also exempted from rulemaking requirements for a year after the bill's enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-846, 28-1445, 28-1461, 28-3005, 28-3153, 28-3315, 32-3251, 32-3252, 32-3271, 32-3274, 32-3286, 32-3321, 36-522, 8-807, 13-705, 8-201, 8-873.01, 8-874, 28-1385, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-1387, 28-3319, 28-1402, 28-3314, 32-1601, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 36-2021, 36-2501, 14-5304, 25-518, 28-1601, 28-3157, 28-3318, 28-3312, 28-3320, 28-3304, 13-1209, 28-661, 28-3306, 36-3601, 12-2297, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-3275, 35-146, 35-147, 94-437, 93-638, 32-3253
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-846, 28-1445, 28-1461, 28-3005, 28-3153, 28-3315, 32-3251, 32-3252, 32-3271, 32-3274, 32-3286, 32-3321, 36-522, 8-807, 13-705, 8-201, 8-873.01, 8-874, 28-1385, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-1387, 28-3319, 28-1402, 28-3314, 32-1601, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 36-2021, 36-2501, 14-5304, 25-518, 28-1601, 28-3157, 28-3318, 28-3312, 28-3320, 28-3304, 13-1209, 28-661, 28-3306, 36-3601, 12-2297, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-3275, 35-146, 35-147, 94-437, 93-638, 32-3253
House Engrossed Version: 8-846, 28-1445, 28-1461, 28-3005, 28-3153, 28-3315, 32-3251, 32-3252, 32-3271, 32-3274, 32-3286, 32-3321, 36-522, 8-807, 13-705, 8-201, 8-873.01, 8-874, 28-1385, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-1387, 28-3319, 28-1402, 28-3314, 32-1601, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 36-2021, 36-2501, 14-5304, 25-518, 28-1601, 28-3157, 28-3318, 28-3312, 28-3320, 28-3304, 13-1209, 28-661, 28-3306, 36-3601, 12-2297, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-3275, 35-146, 35-147, 94-437, 93-638, 32-3253
Chaptered Version: 8-846, 28-1445, 28-1461, 28-3005, 28-3153, 28-3315, 32-3251, 32-3252, 32-3271, 32-3274, 32-3286, 32-3321, 36-522, 8-807, 13-705, 8-201, 8-873.01, 8-874, 28-1385, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-1387, 28-3319, 28-1402, 28-3314, 32-1601, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 36-2021, 36-2501, 14-5304, 25-518, 28-1601, 28-3157, 28-3318, 28-3312, 28-3320, 28-3304, 13-1209, 28-661, 28-3306, 36-3601, 12-2297, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-3275, 35-146, 35-147, 94-437, 93-638, 32-3253