The proposed bill would significantly update the current statutes governing chiropractic practice in Arizona by introducing new definitions of unprofessional conduct for doctors of chiropractic (DC), such as failing to disclose financial interests and engaging in inappropriate relationships with patients. It would also require the Chiropractic Board to terminate the Executive Director for specific misconduct and mandate conflict-of-interest training for all board members and employees. Additionally, the bill would modify the investigation process by establishing strict timelines for completing investigations and making final decisions on complaints, while also requiring the board to develop policies for psychosexual evaluations and mandating fingerprint submissions for licensure applicants.

Furthermore, the bill would clarify the Naturopathic Board's authority regarding proprietary formulas and trade secrets, ensuring that it is not entitled to such information for enforcement purposes. It would also require the board to complete investigations within specified timeframes and refer certain complaints to law enforcement. Overall, these updates aim to enhance patient safety, ensure accountability among practitioners, and modernize the regulatory framework governing chiropractic and naturopathic practices in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1504, 32-1509, 32-1522, 32-1551, 32-1551.01, 44-401, 38-611, 32-1526, 32-1524, 32-1525, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1092.08
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-900, 32-900.01, 32-904, 32-904.01, 32-905, 32-921, 32-923, 32-924, 32-924.01, 32-929, 32-934, 32-1504, 13-1401, 32-2811, 32-925, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-4301, 32-922.01, 36-401