nursing care; assisted living; board

HB 2183 amends Arizona law to require fingerprint-based background checks for new applicants seeking licensure as nursing care institution administrators or certification as assisted living facility managers. Starting January 1, 2026, these applicants must submit fingerprints for state and federal criminal history record checks. The bill directly affects individuals applying for these specific roles in Arizona's nursing and assisted living facilities. It adds this background check requirement to the existing application process, without changing current licensing standards for existing professionals.