ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session Majority Research Staff
	Senate: HHS DP 4-2-1-0 | Third Read 16-11-3-0 House: HHS DPA/SE 7-1-3-1

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SB 1171: AHCCCS; dual enrollment; notice

S/E: fingerprinting; behavioral health facilities

Sponsor: Senator Werner, LD 4

Caucus & COW

Summary of the Strike-Everything Amendment to SB1171

Overview

Requires, beginning January 1, 2027, applicants, licensees and owners of specified behavioral health facilities, as a condition of licensure, to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and to hold a valid Level I fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).

History

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) issues FPCCs to individuals applying for licenses that require fingerprint background checks. To qualify, an applicant must submit an application, provide fingerprints to the DPS Fingerprinting Division, pay applicable fees and be at least 18 years old. Individuals convicted of, or awaiting trial for, violent crimes, sex crimes, offenses against vulnerable populations and certain felonies and misdemeanors are ineligible for a Level I FPCC (A.R.S. §§ 41-1758.01; 41-1758.02; 41-1758.03; 41-1758.07).

Provisions

1. Requires, beginning January 1, 2027, applicants, licensees and owners of the following behavioral health facilities, as a condition of licensure, to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and to hold a valid Level I FPCC:

a. an outpatient treatment center that provides only behavioral health services;

b. a behavioral health inpatient facility;

c. a behavioral health residential facility;

d. a counseling facility;

e. a substance abuse transitional facility; and

f. a behavioral health specialized transitional facility. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 2, 3, 4, 5)

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