AZ SB1566

Increases civil penalties for violations of residential care and sober living home regulations from a maximum of $1,000 to a range of at least $5,000 and not more than $10,000 per violation, with each day constituting a separate violation.

Makes operation of a residential care institution or sober living home without a license a class 6 felony, with civil penalties of at least $5,000 and not more than $10,000 per violation.

Establishes the Indigenous Peoples Protection Revolving Fund to receive 80% of civil penalties, with funds distributed annually as: 40% to tribal colleges for social work and behavioral health programming; 20% for restitution payments to families of deceased victims ($3,000 minimum per family plus repatriation costs); and 40% to tribal communities for behavioral health services.

Prohibits individuals whose sober living home license was revoked in Arizona or another state from reapplying for any license under this title for at least five years.

Deposits remaining civil penalties as follows: 5% to the Health Services Licensing Fund for residential care inspections and enforcement, and 15% to the Nursing Care Institution Resident Protection Revolving Fund.