Senate Bill 1309 Summary

• Extends temporary licenses issued to health professionals during the COVID-19 emergency declaration, preventing expiration until January 1, 2023 for licenses that were active on March 1, 2022.

• Applies to all health profession regulatory boards and health professionals as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes section 32-3201.

• Section 1 is repealed effective June 30, 2023, ending the temporary license extension program.

• Designated as an emergency measure operative immediately upon enactment.

• Approved by the Governor on March 25, 2022.