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SB 1446·AZ·senate

social workers; documentation; dialysis centers

Signed into LawFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: T.J. Shope (R)
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Signed by Governor

Jun 19, 2026

Summary

The bill prevents the Arizona health department from forcing social workers at outpatient dialysis centers to record patient progress more often than every three months. More frequent documentation is only allowed if the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services specifically require it. This reduces paperwork while preserving patient‑care safeguards.

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