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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session

AMENDED

FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1345

health facilities; anonymous complaints; prohibition

Purpose

Prohibits the Department of Health Services (DHS) from accepting or investigating anonymous complaints against health care institutions unless the complaint is from the subject of the complaint allegation or a witness to the alleged conduct in the complaint.

Background

DHS is the agency responsible for licensing and oversight of all health care institutions in Arizona, including enforcing statutes, rules and regulations governing health care institutions. DHS may review and approve plans and specifications, access books and records and conduct inspections and investigations to determine compliance with licensing standards. DHS may also develop facility manuals and guides to health care institutions and the general public (A.R.S.
§ 36-406).

There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Provisions

1. Prohibits DHS from accepting or investigating any anonymous complaint against a health care institution unless the complaint is from:

a) the subject of the complaint allegation; or

b) a witness to the alleged conduct in the complaint.

2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.

Amendments Adopted by Committee of the Whole

· Removes the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System from the prohibition on accepting or investigating anonymous complaints.

Senate Action

HHS        2/11/26         DP           5-2-0

Prepared by Senate Research

February 25, 2026

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