AZ SB1172

Requires the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to conduct criminal background checks on household members, persons with unsupervised access to children, and biological parents (with parental rights intact) if there is credible information they were arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain felony offenses.

Prohibits returning a child to a home if a criminal background check reveals a felony conviction or charge involving conduct that poses an imminent threat of danger to the child, unless a court orders the return and the threat can be reasonably mitigated through department planning and non-offending parent involvement.

Defines "imminent threat" based on the alleged or convicted perpetrator's pattern of behavior, difficulty controlling behavior, and violence or threats against partners or children, excluding consideration of the perpetrator's residence, location, or relationship status.

Requires parents, guardians, or custodians to notify DCS of household membership changes and any arrest, charge, or conviction of household members or persons with regular unsupervised access for felonies involving imminent threat of danger to the child.

Makes knowingly failing to provide required notifications under the bill a petty offense.