AZ SB1050

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 8-201 to modify the definition of "neglect" or "neglected" by changing "unreasonable risk of harm" to "substantial risk of harm" in the context of a parent's or guardian's inability or unwillingness to provide supervision, food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.

Changes language in the neglect definition from "permitting" to "allowing" a child to enter or remain in structures or vehicles containing volatile, toxic, or flammable chemicals used for manufacturing dangerous drugs.

Updates the language in the abuse definition from "permitting" to "allowing" a child to enter or remain in structures or vehicles containing chemicals or equipment for manufacturing dangerous drugs.

Clarifies that determinations of prenatal drug exposure by health professionals are based on specific clinical indicators, substance use history, medical history, or laboratory test results, and does not expand reporting duties beyond existing requirements in Section 13-3620.

Bill was approved by the Governor on March 23, 2022 and filed with the Secretary of State the same date.