AZ HB2560

Prohibits the Arizona Department of Health Services from processing licensure applications or renewals for behavioral health residential facilities while enforcement or court actions are pending against the current licensee.

Allows the department director to continue pursuing court, administrative, or enforcement actions against a licensee even if the facility is being sold or transferred to new ownership.

Requires that any change in ownership of a behavioral health residential facility or sober living home must involve a complete transfer of all legal, equitable interests, control, and authority away from the current licensee.

Authorizes the department to assess civil penalties of at least $5,000 per violation against owners of unlicensed behavioral health residential facilities or sober living homes that continue operating, with each day of operation constituting a separate violation.

Allows owners to appeal civil penalty assessments by requesting a hearing under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.