This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the regulation of chiropractic assistants. Key changes include the introduction of a new definition for "chiropractic assistant," which will now require registration rather than being unlicensed, and the establishment of specific qualifications for registration, such as completion of an educational program, passing an exam, and obtaining a fingerprint clearance card by 2026. Additionally, the bill outlines the duties that chiropractic assistants may perform under direct supervision, as well as the limitations on their practice, such as prohibiting them from diagnosing patients or performing certain therapeutic procedures that require licensure.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section 32-930 and adds new sections that detail the registration process, renewal requirements, and the responsibilities of both chiropractic assistants and their supervising chiropractors. It also clarifies that individuals performing nonclinical administrative tasks are exempt from registration. The bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework for chiropractic assistants, ensuring that they are properly trained and supervised while also protecting public health and safety.

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