AZ SB1452

Reduces the statute of limitations for filing complaints against licensed health professionals from six to seven years down to four years, with exceptions for malpractice settlements, sexual misconduct, felonies, controlled substance diversion, and impairment while practicing.

Requires health profession regulatory boards to post all disciplinary actions on their websites, and to post final nondisciplinary orders or actions for five years; letters of concern and advisory letters remain confidential but available upon request.

Establishes term limits for board members of affected boards (dental, medical, nursing, pharmacy) to serve maximum two consecutive full terms, with eligibility for reappointment after sitting out at least two terms.

Requires boards to make digital recordings of all open meetings available within five business days, either posted to the website or with notice of availability, and maintain recordings for three years.

Allows boards to establish nondisciplinary confidential monitoring programs for licensees with substance misuse, chemical dependency, or health disorders affecting practice ability, and authorizes boards to impose reimbursement of fees to patients as a disciplinary sanction.