Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 1162 — health care institutions; licensing; complaints

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses licensing and complaints related to health care institutions.

This legislation focuses on requirements for licensing health care institutions and outlines processes for handling complaints. It aims to ensure proper standards and accountability within healthcare facilities.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare institutions may face new requirements and processes for licensing and handling complaints.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

91 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 1162 establish a new section specifically focused on Behavioral Health Technicians, setting clear definitions and requirements for their roles within health facilities. Additionally, the bill now mandates a review of rules related to these technicians to ensure they align with new standards by the end of 2026. These changes matter because they aim to enhance oversight in the behavioral health field, ensuring that all technicians are properly supervised and that their services meet current healthcare standards, ultimately improving care for patients in need of mental health services.

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Senate Engrossed health care institutions;
House Engrossed Senate Bill health care institutions;
compliance) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1162 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 36, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 36-405.04;
compliance) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 149 SENATE BILL 1162 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 36, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 36-405.04;
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS.
AMENDING TITLE 36, CHAPTER 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4.1;
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
THIS SECTION DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ACTION THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL MEDICAID CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION, CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT OR OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
THIS SECTION DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ACTION THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL MEDICAID CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION OR CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT OR OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026, THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ARIZONA HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT SYSTEM SHALL REVIEW THEIR RULES AND POLICIES RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH ARTICLE 4.1 OF THIS CHAPTER.
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Title 36, chapter 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding article 4.1, to read:
ARTICLE 4.1.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS 36-444.
Definition of behavioral health technician IN THIS ARTICLE, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES, "BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL TO WHOM ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
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1162 1.
IS EMPLOYED BY A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY OR BY A HOSPITAL AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES THAT IS A LICENSED HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.
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PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OR CLINICAL OVERSIGHT OF EITHER:
(a) A LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
(b) A REGISTERED NURSE WHO IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO TITLE 32, CHAPTER 15, WHO IS WORKING WITHIN THE REGISTERED NURSE'S SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND WHO IS PROVIDING SUPERVISION IN A FACILITY THAT IS LICENSED AS A HOSPITAL PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.
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PERFORMS ONLY DELEGATED CLINICAL AND SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S DEMONSTRATED TRAINING AND COMPETENCE AND THE EMPLOYING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY'S OR HOSPITAL'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
36-444.01.
Qualifications;
standards A.
A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN SHALL:
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BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
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POSSESS A MINIMUM OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR THE EQUIVALENT.
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SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS.
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BEFORE PROVIDING SUPERVISED DIRECT SERVICES, A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN SHALL COMPLETE TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES:
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM ORIENTATION.
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CONFIDENTIALITY AND COMPLIANCE.
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PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES AND ETHICS.
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CRISIS RESPONSE AND DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS.
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TRAUMA-INFORMED AND RECOVERY-ORIENTED CARE.
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A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY OR HOSPITAL MAY ADOPT INTERNAL STANDARDS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS THAT EXCEED STATUTORY MINIMUMS.
THE EMPLOYING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY OR HOSPITAL SHALL PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING THAT THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY OR HOSPITAL REQUIRES OR THAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW.
36-444.02.
Duties A.
A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN MAY PROVIDE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S TRAINING, DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION, INCLUDING:
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IMPLEMENTING CLIENT TREATMENT, SERVICE OR RECOVERY PLANS.
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PROVIDING SKILLS TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING TO SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL AND RECOVERY-ORIENTED FUNCTIONING OF CLIENTS.
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ASSISTING WITH CLIENT SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR WITHIN AN APPLICABLE SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
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COMPLETING DOCUMENTATION AND CLERICAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CLIENT CARE.
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CONTRIBUTING TO CLIENT ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICE PLANNING, INCLUDING:
(a) INTERVIEWING AND RECORDING CLIENT HISTORY, CURRENT STATUS AND DESIRED GOALS.
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1162 (b) GATHERING AND RECORDING COLLATERAL AND SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING THE SERVICE PLAN.
(c) RECORDING STRENGTHS, NEEDS, ABILITIES AND PREFERENCES INTO A SERVICE PLAN.
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PROVIDING EDUCATION REGARDING TREATMENT OPTIONS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
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SUBMITTING ALLOWABLE BILLING CONSISTENT WITH PAYER REQUIREMENTS.
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SUPPORTING MOBILE CRISIS TEAMS AND THEIR INTERVENTIONS, INCLUDING ENGAGEMENT, DE-ESCALATION, SAFETY PLANNING, FOLLOW-UP COORDINATION, COLLECTION OF COLLATERAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES.
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PROVIDING CLIENT TRANSPORTATION, MEAL PREPARATION AND DAILY LIVING SUPPORTS CONSISTENT WITH TREATMENT GOALS.
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SCHEDULING CLIENT APPOINTMENTS AND PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.
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MONITORING AND DOCUMENTING VITAL SIGNS OF CLIENTS AND OTHER HEALTH INDICATORS FOR WHICH THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN HAS RECEIVED APPROPRIATE TRAINING AND AUTHORIZATION.
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PROVIDING OTHER SUPPORTIVE OR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S TRAINING AND SUPERVISION AND THE EMPLOYING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY'S OR HOSPITAL'S LICENSE.
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THIS SECTION DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE MEDICAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS OR PROVIDE SERVICES BEYOND THOSE THAT ARE DELEGATED TO THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN AND SUPERVISED BY A LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL OR A REGISTERED NURSE WHO IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO TITLE 32, CHAPTER 15.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 19, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 22, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DPA

  9. House Second Reading

  10. House First Reading.

  11. Transmit to House

  12. PASSED

  13. DPA

  14. DPA

  15. Senate Second Reading

  16. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (91)

91 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 49 Yea · 8 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 25002
Republican 24801
Total 49803
% of votes cast 82%13%0%5%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Not Voting
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
Cody Reim Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Not Voting
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 29 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 17000
Total 29001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Not Voting
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
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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Subjects

healthcare
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Who sponsors SB 1162?
SB 1162 is sponsored by Carine Werner (Republican) and Hildy Angius (Republican).
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