SB 1640
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
Senate: HHS DP 7-0-1-0 │ 3
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Read 28-0-2-0
House: HHS DP 9-0-0-0
SB 1640: nursing assistants; minimum age
Sponsor: Senator Pace, LD 25
Caucus & COW
Overview
Stipulates that a certified or licensed nursing assistant must be at least 16 years old.
History
A person wishing to practice as a licensed nursing assistant must file a verified application on a
form prescribed by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (Board) accompanied by the applicable
fee. Additionally, the applicant must provide a verified statement indicating whether the applicant
has been convicted of a felony and must indicate additional information if they have a prior
conviction. The applicant must also submit proof to the Board that the applicant has: 1)
satisfactorily completed all the basic curriculum of a program approved by the Board; 2) received
a valid certificate from a Board-approved training program; and 3) satisfactorily completed a
competency examination of licensed nursing assistants as outlined in statue.
A person who wishes to practice as a certified nursing assistant must file a form prescribed by
the Board and authorized by applicable law. The applicant must provide proof to the Board that
they have: 1) satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum of a Board-approved program; 2)
received a valid certificate from a Board-approved training program; and 3) satisfactorily
completed a competency examination of certified nursing assistants as described in statute
(A.R.S. §§ 32-1645 and 32-1674).
Provisions
1. States that a person who wishes to practice as a certified or licensed nursing assistant must
be at least 16 years old. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note