AZ SB1567

Increases civil penalties for health care institution violations from not more than $1,000 to at least $5,000 and not more than $10,000 per violation, with enhanced factors for calculating penalties including injuries, deaths, and reporting compliance.

Establishes the indigenous peoples protection revolving fund to receive 80% of civil penalties from health care violations, with funds distributed annually to tribal colleges (40%), families of deceased behavioral health system victims (20%), and tribal communities for behavioral health services (40%).

Requires behavioral health residential facilities to notify family or next of kin within 72 hours of initial admission evaluation and prohibits facilitating transportation of intoxicated persons to the facility unless referred by approved tribal or regional behavioral health authorities or court-ordered.

Mandates behavioral health residential facilities ensure safe transportation for residents upon discharge to their place of residence or alternative safe living space as documented and requested by the resident.

Prohibits the department from approving licensure applications or ownership changes while enforcement or court actions are pending against the current licensee, and requires department to continue pursuing legal action even if the facility is sold.