This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the regulation of chiropractic assistants. It introduces new definitions, such as "direct supervision," and modifies the definition of "chiropractic assistant" to specify that they must be registered and have completed an approved educational program. The bill also establishes a registration process for chiropractic assistants, detailing the requirements for application, renewal, and continuing education. Additionally, it outlines the specific clinical duties that chiropractic assistants may perform under supervision, as well as the limitations on their practice, such as prohibiting them from diagnosing patients or performing certain therapeutic procedures without proper certification.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section 32-930 and amends various other sections to incorporate these changes. It also expands the list of state agencies involved in licensing and regulation to include the state board of chiropractic examiners. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework for chiropractic assistants, ensuring that they are properly trained and supervised while clarifying their roles and responsibilities within chiropractic practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-900, 32-930, 32-930.01, 32-930.02, 32-930.03, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1758.03, 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, 41-1750, 13-3623