AZ HB2666

Expands the definition of "health professional" in mandatory reporting requirements for vulnerable adult abuse and neglect to include all individuals meeting the definition in section 32-3201, rather than listing specific professions.

Changes reporting procedures to allow reports by telephone or online in addition to in-person reporting, removing the requirement for written follow-up reports within 48 hours.

Increases penalties for failure to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults from class 1 misdemeanor to class 6 felony when the failure to report involves offenses listed in Arizona Revised Statutes title 13, chapter 14.

Clarifies that guardians and conservators of vulnerable adults must report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the superior court immediately.

Makes technical corrections to statutory language for consistency and clarity regarding vulnerable adult protection definitions and procedures.