SB 1242 Summary

• Adds definition of "felony involving violence or financial fraud" to Arizona Revised Statutes, listing 46 specific felony offenses including violent crimes, sexual offenses, fraud, theft, identity theft, and domestic violence crimes.

• Requires applicants for nursing care institution administrator and assisted living facility manager certification to submit fingerprints for state and federal criminal history records checks beginning January 1, 2023.

• Prohibits licensure or certification for applicants convicted of any felony involving violence or financial fraud, regardless of fingerprint clearance card status.

• Changes renewal dates for licenses (to 30 days after licensee's birthday in even-numbered years) and certificates (to 30 days after certificate holder's birthday in odd-numbered years).

• Requires the Department of Health Services and Board of Examiners to establish an expedited complaint referral process by September 1, 2022, and report findings by October 1, 2022.