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AZ HB2002
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Ugenti-Rita
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AI Summary
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Requires a parent, stepparent, guardian, or person with care or custody of a child under six years of age to immediately report the child to law enforcement if the child has been missing for more than 24 hours.
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Makes failure to report a missing child under six years of age a class 5 felony offense.
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Applies only to children under six years of age, not older minors.
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Mandatory reporting must occur to a law enforcement agency once the reporter knows or has reason to know of the child's disappearance lasting longer than 24 hours.
Legislative Description
Missing child; reporting; offense
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
1/15/2013
Full Bill Text
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