All Roll Calls
Yes: 99 • No: 14
ArizonaSB 1075Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular SessionSenateWALLET
audiologists; speech-language pathologists; compact
Sponsored By: Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Arizona clinicians face fingerprint rules
Arizona audiology and speech-language license applicants covered by the law must have fingerprint checks. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Department of Public Safety issues Level I cards to eligible applicants, but listed offenses can block a card. Some applicants can seek an exception, and people under 18 or age 99 and older can be exempt while directly supervised by cardholders. Licensees or contract providers pay fingerprint-check costs and may charge them to applicants. Certain driving offenses can limit work duties, while some older cards still count and the department can check current cardholders’ records.
Speech and hearing clinicians practice across states
Eligible audiologists and speech-language pathologists can practice, including by telehealth, in other compact states. They need an active home-state license, must meet profession-specific training and exam rules, and generally need no disciplinary action in the prior two years. They must pay any fees, report certain out-of-state actions within 30 days, and follow the laws where clients receive services. Moving can require a new home-state license; active-duty service members and spouses have special home-state rules. States can restrict compact privileges after disciplinary action.
States share licensing records and rules
The law creates a commission to administer the compact and set rules that bind member states. States share licensing and adverse-action records through a coordinated system; investigative information is limited to member states, and records must be removed when the contributing state requires expungement. The compact takes effect after 10 states enact it, and a state that repeals it remains a member for six months. The commission can assess member states and charge other parties fees, but the law gives no amounts. Certain federal criminal-record information cannot be shared for compact eligibility checks.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Thomas "T.J." Shope
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 48 • No: 10
Senate vote • 4/14/2025
C&P
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/17/2025
DP
Yes: 11 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/5/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 26 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/5/2025
DPA
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Third Reading: Passed
5/7/2025Senateundefined: C&P
4/14/2025Senateundefined: DP
3/17/2025SenateThird Reading: Passed
3/5/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole: do pass amended
3/3/2025Senateundefined: PFC
2/10/2025Senateundefined: DPA
2/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
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