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AZ HB2008

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3620 to add supervisors and administrators to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.

  • Requires immediate supervisors or next-level administrators of mandatory reporters (physicians, peace officers, school personnel, etc.) to report suspected abuse if they develop reasonable belief during employment.

  • Exempts supervisors and administrators from reporting requirements if they reasonably believe a subordinate mandatory reporter has already made the report.

  • Maintains existing exceptions for confidential clergy communications, consensual conduct between minors 14-17, and accidental playground injuries at school.

  • Violations remain a class 1 misdemeanor, or class 6 felony if the failure to report involves a reportable offense.

Legislative Description

Duty to report; supervisor; administrator

Employees

Last Action

Chapter 70

4/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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