SB 1175 Summary

• Adds a new subsection to Arizona law establishing that information gathered during a systemic critical incident review by the Department of Child Safety is confidential and not subject to subpoena or court order.

• Permits systemic critical incident review information to be shared only in executive session with the joint legislative oversight committee on the Department of Child Safety, with no secondary disclosure allowed.

• Clarifies that documents and records otherwise available from other sources remain subject to subpoena even if they were reviewed during a systemic critical incident review.

• Defines "systemic critical incident review" as the department's process to evaluate fatalities, near fatalities, and critical incidents to identify opportunities for systemic improvement and improve outcomes for children and families.