AZ HB2111

Authorizes the Department of Health Services to deny new licensure applications for currently licensed health care institutions while enforcement or court actions against the current licensee are pending if patient safety may be jeopardized.

Allows the department director to continue pursuing enforcement, administrative, or court actions against a licensee even if the health care institution is being sold, transferred, or has closed.

Permits the department to deny approval of ownership changes for health care institutions if the transfer may jeopardize patient safety; deficiencies transfer to new owners but fees and civil penalties remain the previous owner's responsibility.

Requires assisted living facilities to conduct adult protective services registry checks on prospective and current employees and prohibits hiring individuals listed on the registry; establishes a minimum civil penalty of $1,000 per violation for non-compliance.

Applies similar restrictions to sober living homes by preventing licensure applications while enforcement or court actions are pending and requiring complete transfer of control and legal/equitable interests for ownership changes to be approved.