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AZ HB2228
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Walter Blackman
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AI Summary
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Requires the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council to develop statewide training on mandatory reporting of adult abuse under section 46-454 and make it available to mandated reporters
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Mandates persons filing elder abuse civil actions to submit a status report to the Attorney General within two years of initial notice, plus a final disposition report within 30 days of case resolution
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Requires state agencies substantiating abuse allegations or filing civil actions to submit final disposition reports to the Attorney General within 30 days of final action
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Authorizes the Attorney General to update the elder abuse registry independently if required reports are not submitted, or delete registry entries if case status cannot be determined
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Courts must submit sentencing minute entries or dismissal/acquittal records to the Attorney General within 30 days for criminal cases involving vulnerable adult victims
Legislative Description
Elder abuse; registry; attorney general
Registry
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/3/2026