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 such as incompetence, sexual harassment, fraud, and improper management of patient records, while clarifying that a patient’s status is not dependent on billing or a formal 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, while replacing the current examination structure with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) examination. It also increases continuing education requirements from 12 hours per year to 32 hours over two years and allows the Board to set fees by rule.

Moreover, the bill introduces new definitions, such as "registrant" to include chiropractic assistants and business entities, and modifies existing definitions to ensure clarity in oversight responsibilities. It repeals certain sections and emphasizes the importance of reporting unprofessional conduct, establishing penalties for failing to notify the board of personal information changes. The bill enhances the board's authority in investigations, allowing access to a wider range of documents related to chiropractic competence and unprofessional conduct, and specifies civil penalties for violations. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for chiropractic practice in Arizona, ensuring improved oversight and accountability.

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