AZ SB1569

Requires each staff member at behavioral health facilities to complete annual training by October 1, 2026, covering guardianship rights and responsibilities under title 14 and state/federal confidentiality laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Adds clarification that patients may be considered incapacitated for confidentiality purposes if suffering from temporary psychosis or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Prohibits health care entities from disclosing information received from family members, friends, or others involved in patient care if the information source expressly requests non-disclosure and disclosure is not in the patient's best interest.

Grants health care providers immunity from liability when disclosing confidential patient information if the patient poses a serious or imminent threat of harm due to psychosis or intoxication, and requires disclosure to intended targets and persons involved in the patient's care.

Adds requirement for health care providers to disclose relevant health information when they reasonably believe a patient's psychosis or intoxication poses a serious or imminent threat of harm to another person.