Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 3 R cosponsors

SB 1173 — behavioral health facilities; fingerprinting

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

592 added · 600 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 1173 includes additional language that clarifies the requirement for individuals involved with behavioral health facilities to have a valid fingerprint clearance card. This change emphasizes the need for background checks to ensure safety and compliance within these facilities. By specifying these requirements, the bill aims to enhance the protection of vulnerable adults receiving care and improve accountability among service providers.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Health and Human Services Second Regular Session S.B.
Senate Engrossed behavioral health facilities;
1173 PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
fingerprinting State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1173 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 36, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 36-411.02;
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AMENDING SECTIONS 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01 AND 41-1758.07, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS.
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1173 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
fingerprint clearance cards BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE OR CONTINUED LICENSURE OF THE FOLLOWING HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS, EACH APPLICANT, LICENSEE AND OWNER OF THE HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION SHALL BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR [LAWFULLY PRESENT IN] [A LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT OF] THE UNITED STATES AND HAVE A VALID FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-1758.07:
fingerprint clearance cards BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE OR CONTINUED LICENSURE OF THE FOLLOWING HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS, EACH APPLICANT, LICENSEE AND OWNER OF THE HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION SHALL BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR A LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND HAVE A VALID FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-1758.07:
"Agency" means the supreme court, the department of economic security, the department of child safety, the department of education, the department of health services, the department of juvenile corrections, the department of emergency and military affairs, the department of public safety, the department of transportation, the state real estate department, the department of insurance and financial institutions, the Arizona game and fish department, the Arizona department of agriculture, Senate Amendments to S.B.
"Agency" means the supreme court, the department of economic security, the department of child safety, the department of education, the department of health services, the department of juvenile corrections, the department of emergency and military affairs, the department of public safety, the department of transportation, the state real estate department, the department of insurance and financial institutions, the Arizona game and fish department, the Arizona department of agriculture, the board of examiners of nursing care institution administrators and assisted living facility managers, the state board of dental examiners, the Arizona state board of pharmacy, the board of physical therapy, the state board of psychologist examiners, the board of athletic training, the board of occupational therapy examiners, the state board of podiatry examiners, the acupuncture board of examiners, the state board of technical registration, the board of massage therapy, the board of behavioral health examiners or the Arizona department of housing.
1173 the board of examiners of nursing care institution administrators and assisted living facility managers, the state board of dental examiners, the Arizona state board of pharmacy, the board of physical therapy, the state board of psychologist examiners, the board of athletic training, the board of occupational therapy examiners, the state board of podiatry examiners, the acupuncture board of examiners, the state board of technical registration, the board of massage therapy, the board of behavioral health examiners or the Arizona department of housing.
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"Agency" means the supreme court, the department of economic security, the department of child safety, the department of education, the department of health services, the department of juvenile corrections, the department of emergency and military affairs, the department of public safety, the department of transportation, the state real estate department, the department of insurance and financial institutions, the board of fingerprinting, the Arizona game and fish department, the Arizona department of agriculture, the board of examiners of nursing care institution administrators and assisted living facility managers, the state board of dental examiners, the Arizona state board of pharmacy, the board of physical therapy, the state board of psychologist examiners, the board of athletic training, the board of occupational therapy examiners, the state board of podiatry examiners, the acupuncture board of examiners, the state board of technical registration, the board of massage therapy, the board of behavioral health examiners or the Arizona department of housing.
"Agency" means the supreme court, the department of economic security, the department of child safety, the department of education, the department of health services, the department of juvenile corrections, the department of emergency and military affairs, the department of public safety, the department of transportation, the state real estate department, the department of insurance and financial institutions, the board of fingerprinting, the Arizona game and fish department, the Arizona department of agriculture, the board of examiners of nursing care institution administrators and assisted living facility managers, the state board of dental examiners, the Arizona state board of pharmacy, the board of physical therapy, the state board of psychologist examiners, the board of athletic training, the board of occupational therapy examiners, - 3 - S.B.
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A person who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit a misdemeanor violation of section - 11 - S.B.
A person who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit a misdemeanor violation of section 28-1381, 28-1382 or 28-1383 in this state or the same or a similar offense in another state or jurisdiction within five years after the date of applying for a level I fingerprint clearance card is precluded from driving any vehicle to transport employees or clients of the employing agency as part of the person's employment.
1173 28-1381, 28-1382 or 28-1383 in this state or the same or a similar offense in another state or jurisdiction within five years after the date of applying for a level I fingerprint clearance card is precluded from driving any vehicle to transport employees or clients of the employing agency as part of the person's employment.
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Unless a cardholder commits an offense listed in subsection B or C of this section after June 29, 2009, a fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.03 before June 29, 2009 and its renewals are valid for all requirements for a level I fingerprint clearance card except those relating to the requirements of section 8-105 or 8-509.
Unless a cardholder commits an offense listed in subsection B or C of this section after June 29, 2009, a fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.03 before June 29, 2009 and its renewals are - 13 - S.B.
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1173 valid for all requirements for a level I fingerprint clearance card except those relating to the requirements of section 8-105 or 8-509.
1173 fingerprint clearance card issued before June 29, 2009 to meet the requirements of section 8-105 or 8-509 and its renewals are valid after June 29, 2009 to meet all requirements for a level I fingerprint clearance card, including the requirements of section 8-105 or 8-509, if the cardholder has been certified by the court to adopt or has been issued a foster home license before June 29, 2009.
A fingerprint clearance card issued before June 29, 2009 to meet the requirements of section 8-105 or 8-509 and its renewals are valid after June 29, 2009 to meet all requirements for a level I fingerprint clearance card, including the requirements of section 8-105 or 8-509, if the cardholder has been certified by the court to adopt or has been issued a foster home license before June 29, 2009.
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Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. House First Reading.

  3. Transmit to House

  4. PASSED

  5. DPA

  6. DPA

  7. Senate Second Reading

  8. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (90)

90 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 17 Yea · 9 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 0904
Republican 17000
Total 17904
% of votes cast 57%30%0%13%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Not Voting
Catherine Miranda Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Flavio Bravo Democrat Not Voting
Kiana Sears Democrat Nay
Lauren Kuby Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Not Voting
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Not Voting
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1173?
SB 1173 is sponsored by Matt Gress (Republican), Hildy Angius (Republican), and Carine Werner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1173?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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