This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the regulation of chiropractic assistants. It introduces new definitions and requirements for chiropractic assistants, including the need for registration, completion of an approved educational program, and passing a jurisprudence exam. The bill also specifies the duties that chiropractic assistants may perform under direct supervision of a chiropractor, while clearly delineating prohibited actions, such as diagnosing patients or performing adjustments. Additionally, it establishes a framework for the renewal of registration and the continuing education requirements for chiropractic assistants.

The bill repeals the existing section 32-930 and amends various sections to incorporate these changes, including the addition of new sections that outline the registration process and the responsibilities of both chiropractic assistants and supervising chiropractors. It also expands the definition of "agency" to include the state board of chiropractic examiners, ensuring that the regulatory framework encompasses the oversight of chiropractic assistants. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the professionalism and accountability of chiropractic assistants in Arizona.

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