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AZ HB2189
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie Willoughby
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AI Summary
- Requires the Arizona State Board of Nursing to adopt rules implementing the scope of practice for licensed health aides by October 1, 2026
- Mandates updated standards for licensed health aide training programs, including curriculum, eligibility requirements, and specific training for performing routine ventilator care
- Establishes an attestation process to verify that patients are suitable for licensed health aide-level care based on their acuity level
- Requires development of standards of conduct for licensed health aides that account for circumstances when providing care to family members
- Creates a discipline process for licensed health aides who act outside standards of conduct or provide care beyond their trained competencies, along with a data collection process to track outcomes while protecting patient privacy
Legislative Description
Licensed health aides; rules
Rules
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/26/2026
Health and Human Services2/26/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Health and Human Services1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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