The proposed bill would amend current statutes to require that, beginning January 1, 2027, all applicants, licensees, and owners of specified behavioral health facilities must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and possess a valid Level I fingerprint clearance card (FPCC) as a condition of licensure. The types of facilities affected include outpatient treatment centers, behavioral health inpatient facilities, residential facilities, counseling facilities, substance abuse transitional facilities, and specialized transitional facilities. This requirement is a significant update to the existing licensure conditions for these health care institutions.

Additionally, the bill would make conforming changes to various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes, including the addition of a new section (36-411.02) and the deletion of outdated references. The amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure that individuals in charge of these facilities meet specific citizenship and background check criteria, thereby enhancing the safety and integrity of behavioral health services in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-411.02, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1758.07, 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, 32-3271, 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, 36-1940, 36-1940.01, 36-2069, 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, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.04, 92-544, 15-106
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-411.02, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1758.07, 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, 32-3271, 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, 36-1940, 36-1940.01, 36-2069, 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, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.04, 92-544, 15-106