The proposed bill aims to modernize the regulation of chiropractors in Arizona by expanding the grounds for disciplinary action and updating licensure requirements. It introduces new definitions, such as "business entity" and "registrant," and clarifies that chiropractic assistants must be registered and complete an approved training program. The bill also mandates that applicants pass a Jurisprudence Examination and obtain a fingerprint clearance card starting January 1, 2026. Additionally, it increases continuing education requirements from 12 to 32 hours over a two-year period and allows the Board to set fees by rule, streamlining the regulatory process.

Moreover, the bill enhances the board's authority to investigate both chiropractors and chiropractic assistants, ensuring adherence to professional standards. It expands the list of unprofessional conduct to include offenses like sexual misconduct and fraud, while also emphasizing that patient status is not dependent on billing. The bill repeals outdated statutes and modifies existing ones to clarify the board's powers, including the ability to impose civil penalties and refuse license renewals. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the regulatory framework governing chiropractic practice in Arizona.

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