This bill proposes significant updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes related to chiropractic practice, introducing new definitions such as "chiropractic physician" and "patient safety." It establishes a detailed list of unprofessional conduct that could lead to disciplinary action, including failing to disclose financial interests and mishandling patient records. The bill also mandates the board to develop policies for psychosexual evaluations and outlines the executive director's responsibilities, including maintaining a discipline matrix and ensuring compliance with laws. While current statutes will remain unchanged, the bill will delete outdated language and insert new provisions to enhance regulatory oversight and improve patient safety.

Additionally, the bill updates the operational procedures of the state board of chiropractic examiners by requiring investigations and initial reviews of complaints to be completed within ninety days, with final decisions due within two hundred twenty days. It ensures that licensees can seek restitution if the board's actions are found to be without merit and mandates the board to refer complaints indicating potential criminal activity to law enforcement within two business days. The bill emphasizes the board's accountability in protecting public health and safety, introduces provisions for relevant subpoenas, and clarifies the board's authority in investigations, including the management of patient confidentiality.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-900, 32-900.01, 32-904, 32-904.01, 32-905, 32-921, 32-923, 32-924, 32-924.01, 32-929, 32-934, 13-1401, 32-2811, 32-925, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-4301, 32-922.01, 36-401