HB 2314
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: HHS DP 12-0-0-0
HB 2314: osteopathic examiners board; continuation
Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1
House Engrossed
Overview
Continues the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery (Board) for
6 years.
History
Established in 1949, the Board regulates the osteopathic profession by issuing and renewing
licenses, permits and registrations, investigating and resolving complaints and providing
information to the public about license, permit and registration holders. Its mission is to
protect the public by setting educational and training standards for licensure, and by
reviewing complaints made against osteopathic physicians, interns and residents to ensure
that their conduct meets the standards of the profession, as defined in law (A.R.S. §§ 32-1803
and 32-1854).
The Board consists of seven members, two public members and five osteopathic physicians
all appointed by the Governor to serve five-year terms (A.R.S. § 32-1801).
The Senate Health and Human Services and House Health & Human Services Committees
of Reference (COR) met jointly on January 17, 2025, to conduct a review of the Board. The
COR recommended the Board be continued for six years.
Provisions
1. Continues, retroactive to July 1, 2025, the Board until July 1, 2031. (Sec. 2, 4)
2. Repeals the Board on January 1, 2032. (Sec. 2)
3. Contains a purpose statement. (Sec. 3)
4. Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note