health profession regulatory boards

This bill establishes new rules for Arizona health profession regulatory boards to handle complaints against licensed professionals. It requires complainants to identify themselves while allowing them to keep their identities confidential during investigations, and it mandates that boards prioritize complaints involving patient safety risks such as sexual misconduct or substance impairment. The legislation also sets a 180-day limit for completing investigations, clarifies when boards must report suspected crimes to law enforcement, and prohibits boards from asking applicants about their history of seeking mental health treatment. Additionally, the bill ensures that respondents have the right to legal counsel during interviews and restricts boards from publicly reporting nondisciplinary actions or dismissed complaints.