SB 1401 Summary

• Requires home care service businesses in Arizona to annually disclose to clients whether criminal background checks are performed on employees and contractors, and the entity's policy on hiring those with criminal histories.

• Mandates disclosure of the name and position of the person responsible for day-to-day management, hiring, and firing of employees and contractors.

• Requires businesses to disclose descriptions of employee/contractor training requirements, including whether training covers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Requires disclosure of descriptions of home care services provided, associated costs, service agreements, and procedures for terminating agreements.

• Exempts volunteer organizations, family members, and licensed or state-contracted home care providers from these disclosure requirements.