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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
AMENDED
behavioral health facilities; fingerprinting
Purpose
Requires, as a condition of licensure for outlined behavioral health facilities, each applicant, licensee and owner to be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States and have a valid Level I fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
Background
FPCCs are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for persons and applicants who are seeking licenses that require fingerprint background checks. In order to receive an FPCC, a person must: 1) complete an application; 2) submit a full set of fingerprints to the Fingerprinting Division of DPS; 3) pay associated fees; and 4) be at least 18 years old. Individuals who have been convicted of or are awaiting trial for violent crimes, sex crimes, crimes against vulnerable populations and certain felonies and misdemeanors are precluded from receiving a Level I FPCC (A.R.S. §§ 41-1758.01; 41-1758.02; 41-1758.03; and 41-1758.07).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
a) outpatient treatment centers that provide only behavioral health services;
b) behavioral health inpatient facilities;
c) behavioral health residential facilities;
d) counseling facilities;
e) substance abuse transitional facilities; and
f) behavioral health specialized transitional facilities.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
· Replaces the requirement that a non-citizen applicant, licensee or owner of a specified behavioral health facility be lawfully present in the United States with a requirement that the individual be a lawful permanent resident.
Senate Action
HHS 1/28/26 DPA 4-3-0
Prepared by Senate Research
January 28, 2026
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