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AZ HB2008
Bill
Status
4/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3620 to add supervisors and administrators to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.
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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.
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Exempts supervisors and administrators from reporting requirements if they reasonably believe a subordinate mandatory reporter has already made the report.
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Maintains existing exceptions for confidential clergy communications, consensual conduct between minors 14-17, and accidental playground injuries at school.
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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