The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing a new article that outlines the conditions under which state agencies can take disciplinary or enforcement action against licensed or contracted facilities. Specifically, it stipulates that such actions can only occur if the agency allows the facility a 72-hour period to address any identified administrative deficiencies. This change aims to provide facilities with an opportunity to rectify issues before facing penalties.

Additionally, the bill defines "administrative deficiency" as a violation that does not pose a physical or psychosocial risk to patients or residents, and it clarifies that the term "agency" refers to the Department of Health Services, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, and the Department of Economic Security. These insertions would enhance the existing framework by ensuring that facilities are given a chance to correct minor issues without immediate disciplinary repercussions.