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AZ HB2018

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Keshel

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Child Safety (DCS) from entering into agreements with health care institutions that would require or allow payment from DCS in exchange for reports of child abuse or neglect

  • Applies to payments made to health care institutions directly, as well as to their employees or agents

  • Defines "health care institution" by reference to the existing definition in Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-401

Legislative Description

DCS; reporting; financial incentives; prohibition

Last Action

House GOV Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-3-0-0-0-0)

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/12/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026
Government1/12/2026

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