The proposed bill would amend section 32-3214 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the handling and disclosure of complaints and disciplinary actions against health professionals. Under the new law, if a health profession regulatory board dismisses a complaint, the record would still be accessible to the public but would not be displayed on the board's website. The definition of "dismisses a complaint" would be clarified to indicate that it refers to situations where no disciplinary or nondisciplinary action is taken against a licensee or certificate holder. Additionally, the bill specifies that pending complaints or investigations cannot be disclosed to the public.

Furthermore, the bill removes the five-year limitation on how long disciplinary actions and final nondisciplinary orders can be available on the health profession regulatory board's website. It mandates that the board must include a statement on its website indicating that additional public records, including dismissed complaints and nondisciplinary actions, can be obtained by contacting the board directly. The bill also clarifies that certain meeting minutes and notices are exempt from the disclosure rules outlined in subsections A and B.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3214