HB2612 Summary

• Removes "good moral character" requirements from numerous occupational licensing statutes across Arizona, replacing them with specific conduct-based standards where applicable.

• Applies changes to licensing standards for professions including real estate, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medical practice, contracting, and dozens of other regulated occupations.

• Maintains character and fitness assessments based on specific disqualifying conduct (felonies, fraud, dishonesty) rather than subjective moral character determinations.

• Eliminates vague character-based standards while preserving regulatory boards' authority to deny licenses based on documented misconduct, criminal history, and professional competence.

• Signed into law on March 24, 2022.