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AZ HB2283
Bill
Status
1/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Townsend
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona law to specify that a child receiving treatment through prayer or other religious rites shall not be considered abused, neglected, or dependent for that reason alone.
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Requires the Department of Child Safety to obtain corroboration from at least three unaffiliated licensed physicians before removing a child from a home for alleged neglect based on inadequate medical treatment.
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Prohibits child safety workers and child welfare investigations workers from entering a residence without a warrant unless an adult residing in the residence consents to entry.
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Adds protection for parents who refuse psychiatric medication for their children or seek second medical opinions, specifying these actions alone do not constitute child abuse or neglect.
Legislative Description
Neglect; prayer; religious beliefs; exception
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
1/29/2015