This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding ambulance registration in Arizona. Under the new provisions, if a certificate holder submits a complete renewal application and the Department of Health Services (DHS) is unable to conduct an inspection within the required timeframe, the ambulance's registration may remain valid until the inspection is completed. Additionally, for active certificate holders whose registrations lapsed between March 31, 2022, and August 1, 2024, the DHS will consider their expired registrations as valid if all lapsed fees are paid. The bill also repeals certain certification validity requirements effective January 1, 2026.

The bill modifies existing language by changing the conditions under which a certificate of registration is terminated and clarifying the renewal process. It specifies that the registration fee for ambulances will not exceed $50 and allows for the issuance of initial certificates that expire before one year to facilitate simultaneous inspections. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision for the effective date of the amended statutes, which will take effect after December 31, 2025. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the registration process and ensure continued compliance with operational standards for ambulances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2212
House Engrossed Version: 36-2212
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-2212
Chaptered Version: 36-2212