Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association

04/23/2026

🚨 PUBLIC POLICY UPDATES 🚨

Big wins for Arizona assisted living homes and resident rights!

✅ SB 1473 Signed Into Law
The Governor has signed AALHA’s SB 1473 bill, preventing towns from overriding the state’s 10-resident allowance for assisted living homes.

What this means:
✔ Existing 10-bed assisted living homes are protected
✔ Homes will not be forced into “non-conforming” or grandfathered status
✔ Protects business property values and future licensing opportunities
✔ Safeguards housing rights for disabled elderly residents across Arizona

This is a major victory for assisted living providers statewide.

Learn more about Jennifer Wassermann from Davis Miles here:
🔗 https://www.davismiles.com/meet-our-attorneys/jenn-wassermann/

✅ SB 1247 Also Signed Into Law
This new law allows another person to live with a resident in a center or home — and it is not limited to spouses.

AALHA worked to ensure this law applies equally to assisted living homes, not just centers.

⚖️ Additional Updates
AALHA continues to advocate for resident privacy rights regarding proposed video camera legislation and bedroom WiFi camera policies.

📄 Legislative & Policy Documents:
🔗 April Rose Law Group Report:https://aalha.org/images/downloads/aalha_newsletter__1_.pdf
🔗 AALHA WiFi Camera Position Document:https://aalha.org/images/downloads/camera_public_statement__jcw_s_proposed_edits_.docx.pdf

📢 Members: Monthly legislative tracking reports will be available on the new website platform next month!

04/14/2026

McKnights Senior Living

Camera laws a balancing act for assisted living communities

Article April 14, 2026

Arizona Healthcare Association (AHCA) , Arizona Leading Age, Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) and the Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association (AALHA)
all stand strong in the privacy and safety of our residents.

Laws requiring assisted living operators to grant resident and family requests to install electronic monitoring equipment in resident rooms present a challenge to providers. Such requests can be seen as being in tune or out of tune with an environment that promotes resident choice and freedom, depen...

03/20/2026

EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2026

SB1473 was signed by Gov. Hobbs

Protecting RALs up to 10 beds in AZ!

WE THANK ALL WHO HELPED

Earlier this year, the Town of Paradise Valley reduced assisted living home occupancy from 10 beds to 6 beds after months of hearings.
If this spreads to other cities, it could seriously impact:
• seniors needing care
• small assisted living homes
• jobs and local communities
That’s why AALHA helped create SB1473 — a bill to protect the 10-bed standard across Arizona.
Passed Senate Committee on February 11
Passed House Committee unanimously on March 18
Now we’re in the final stretch of the legislative session, and your voice matters more than ever.
Take action today to support SB1473:
Step 1: Find your district and legislators here:
https://www.azleg.gov/findmylegislator/
Enter your home address or ZIP code to find your State Senator and two State Representatives.
Step 2: Get their contact information.
Click on each legislator’s name to view their contact page and email them directly through the Arizona Legislature website.
Step 3: Send them a quick email asking them to support SB1473.
(Quick Template)
Subject: Support for SB1473 – Assisted Living Homes

Dear Senator _____ and Representatives _____ and _____,

I am a constituent in Legislative District ___ (add your zip code), and I am writing to express my strong support for SB1473.

This bill is an important step toward addressing Arizona’s growing need for accessible assisted living options. By creating more consistency in zoning and reducing unnecessary local barriers, SB1473 helps expand safe, residential care opportunities for seniors while still maintaining appropriate oversight.

In communities like ours, demand for smaller, home-based assisted living settings continues to increase. Allowing these homes to operate without excessive local restrictions will help families find quality care close to home and support responsible providers who are meeting a critical need.

I respectfully urge you to support SB1473 as it moves forward.

Thank you for your time and service to our community.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

[Optional: Address or ZIP]

This bill protects your residents, your business, your staff, and your livelihood.
Let’s make sure what happened in Paradise Valley doesn’t happen anywhere else.

03/19/2026

03/16/2026

Check out the our 22nd Annual Conference Video!

🏀 "Teamwork makes the dream work" 🏀 A slam-dunk day of fun and learning came to life as the Arizona Assisted Living Homeowner Association tipped off its 22...

03/16/2026

Last week we celebrated the 22nd Annual AALHA Conference – March Madness!
It was a great day of learning, collaboration, and connection with assisted living providers, industry partners, and vendors from across Arizona. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success!

02/26/2026

Secure your seat now!
https://aalha.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=153&ts=1735692710

02/25/2026

Don't Miss Out! Register for the 22nd Annual Conference: https://aalha.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=153&ts=1735692710

02/24/2026

Join us at the 22nd annual AALHA Conference Monday, March 9th at this 1 day event!
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://aalha.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=153&ts=1735692710

02/21/2026

Join us at the 22nd annual AALHA Conference Monday March 9th at this 1 day event! CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://aalha.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=153&ts=1735692710

02/21/2026

DON’T MISS OUT - The 22nd Annual Conference is just 14 days away!
REGISTER NOW: https://aalha.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=153&ts=1735692710

02/20/2026

A fun event sharing ideas at AALHA’s Happy Power Hour!