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AZ HB2189

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Willoughby

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

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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