agency; chief medical officer; license

HB 2178 requires that any person serving as chief medical officer for a state agency in Arizona must hold an active medical license issued under Arizona law (Title 32, Chapters 13 or 17). This bill directly affects state agency leaders in medical roles by mandating they maintain a valid medical license. The key provision amends Arizona law to add this requirement as a specific condition for the chief medical officer position. It does not change vaccination policies or apply to private medical practitioners. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with a first reading in 2026.