AZ HB2227

Requires board members and employees to complete annual conflict-of-interest disclosure forms and training approved by the Attorney General's office on conflict-of-interest requirements, open meetings law, and board authority to investigate complaints.

Establishes statutory definitions of unprofessional conduct for disciplining chiropractors, including 25 specific violations such as false statements to patients, inadequate record keeping, sexual misconduct, and fee-splitting, while prohibiting the board from altering these definitions by rule.

Mandates that the executive director be terminated for subpoenaing information unrelated to complaint allegations, failing to refer potential criminal conduct to law enforcement within two business days, or advocating on legislation before the board takes a formal position.

Limits investigation scope to information in the initial complaint, prohibits subpoenas for licensee personal finances, and requires investigations to be completed within 90 days unless extended for sexual misconduct cases or with licensee agreement.

Requires the executive director to prepare and maintain a discipline matrix documenting past cases to ensure consistent treatment of licensees facing complaints.