SB 1225 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-807 to allow a legislative staff member to attend DCS file review meetings with a legislator if authorized by the presiding officer.

• Requires the staff member to sign the same confidentiality form as the legislator before reviewing the file, outlining confidentiality laws and penalties for further disclosure.

• Permits legislators to discuss DCS information with other legislators only if the other legislator has signed the required confidentiality form regarding the specific file being discussed.

• Maintains existing restrictions that DCS information cannot be further disclosed unless ordered by court, disclosed in public records, or disclosed in public meetings or court proceedings.