The proposed bill would update current statutes governing chiropractic practice in Arizona by expanding the grounds for disciplinary action against chiropractors, chiropractic assistants, and associated business entities. It introduces new offenses related to drug use, incompetence, sexual conduct, fraud, and improper management of patient records, while clarifying that patient status is independent of billing or the establishment of a doctor-patient relationship. Additionally, the bill modifies licensure requirements, mandating applicants to pass a Jurisprudence Examination and obtain a fingerprint clearance card starting January 1, 2026, and increases continuing education requirements from 12 to 32 hours over two years.

Moreover, the bill would repeal existing statutes and amend definitions to include terms like "business entity" and "registrant," ensuring broader regulatory coverage. It clarifies the board's authority to impose penalties, issue censure, and refuse license renewals, while specifying that probation costs fall on the licensee or registrant. The updates aim to enhance accountability and oversight within the chiropractic profession, ensuring higher standards of care and professional competence.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-900, 32-902, 32-904, 32-921, 32-922, 32-922.01, 32-922.02, 32-922.03, 32-923, 32-924, 32-926, 32-929, 32-931, 32-933, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1758.03, 32-4301, 36-2501, 13-3401, 36-401, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 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, 32-4128, 32-4222, 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, 13-3623
House Engrossed Version: 32-900, 32-902, 32-904, 32-921, 32-922, 32-922.01, 32-922.02, 32-922.03, 32-923, 32-924, 32-926, 32-929, 32-931, 32-933, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1758.03, 32-4301, 36-2501, 13-3401, 36-401, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 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, 32-4128, 32-4222, 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, 13-3623