This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the state board of chiropractic examiners by redefining "Doctor of chiropractic" to encompass "chiropractor" or "chiropractic physician," and introducing a preceptorship training program for students. It mandates that applicants obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card by January 1, 2026, and grants the board authority to oversee postdoctorate chiropractic specialties. The renewal process for chiropractic licenses will shift from annual to biennial, based on the licensee's birth month, with renewal notices required to be sent at least ninety days prior to expiration. Provisions for waiving renewal fees and continuing education for retired licensees, as well as a detailed reinstatement process for inactive licensees, are also included.

Additionally, the bill updates current statutes by deleting outdated section identifiers and replacing them with new ones to streamline organization. It expands the definition of "Agency" to include the Arizona Department of Housing and the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and updates the list of sections requiring fingerprint background checks to include Section 32-921 and other relevant sections. These changes aim to ensure that the law reflects current practices and includes all necessary agencies and sections for background checks.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-900, 32-904, 32-921, 32-922.02, 32-922.04, 32-923, 32-923.01, 32-934, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 32-924, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1758.03, 32-4301, 32-931, 32-3202, 32-922.01, 35-146, 35-147, 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