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AZ HB2283

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Townsend

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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