The proposed bill would update current statutes governing sober living homes in Arizona by introducing new requirements for the Department of Health Services (DHS) and municipalities. Key
additions include mandates for DHS to establish policies for suspending or revoking licenses, maintain health and safety standards, and conduct regular inspections. The bill also requires DHS to notify local jurisdictions of all initial licenses issued and mandates that sober living homes provide documentation of compliance with local regulations. Additionally, it increases the cap on civil penalties for violations from $500 to $1,000 and allows penalties to be assessed for each resident impacted by violations.
Moreover, the bill would remove outdated provisions and streamline enforcement by allowing the Director to take immediate action against noncompliant homes. It establishes a clear process for handling complaints and inspections, ensuring accountability for maintaining a safe environment. The bill also introduces stringent fingerprinting requirements for staff, modifies the definition of sober living homes, and prohibits self-attestation of compliance. Overall, these updates aim to enhance oversight, accountability, and safety within sober living environments while ensuring better compliance with health and safety standards.Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-462.14, 13-3730, 36-2061, 36-2062, 36-2062.01, 36-2063, 36-2064, 36-2065, 36-2066, 36-2067, 36-2068, 36-2069, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 90-284, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 41-619.57, 8-804, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623