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Overview
This bill updates Arizona law regarding the use of fingerprint clearance cards by behavioral health facilities. It mandates that applicants, licensees, and owners of these facilities must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the state. The bill also modifies existing sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to fingerprinting requirements for various agencies and professions, clarifying definitions and procedures.
Key provisions
- Requires applicants, licensees, and owners of certain behavioral health facilities to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and have a valid fingerprint clearance card.
- Establishes a new section (36-411.02) specifically addressing fingerprint clearance card requirements for behavioral health facilities.
- Amends existing sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to fingerprinting, including definitions and procedures.
- Updates definitions related to agencies, boards, and central registry exceptions.
- Modifies requirements for issuing fingerprint clearance cards to certain individuals, including those awaiting trial or convicted of specific offenses.
- Clarifies the process for granting good cause exceptions to fingerprinting requirements.
- Addresses the issuance and renewal of fingerprint clearance cards, including requirements for maintaining valid cards.
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