HB 2047 Summary

• Requires child safety workers to submit reasons for child removal to their supervisor for approval before removal occurs, except in emergency situations.

• Permits emergency removal without prior supervisor approval if the child's health or safety is at immediate risk, but requires supervisor review and approval within two hours of removal (or by 8:30 a.m. the next day if removal occurs after regular working hours).

• Defines "supervisor" to include both permanent supervisors and temporary supervisors assigned during the permanent supervisor's absence.

• Applies to removals of children from custody of their parents, guardians, or custodians under Arizona Department of Child Safety procedures.