AZ SB1127

Adds a new requirement that mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect must personally and immediately report to the Department of Child Safety, prohibiting delegation of reporting duties to another person

Applies to professionals already designated as mandatory reporters under Arizona law, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, social workers, peace officers, child welfare workers, clergy, school personnel, and domestic violence/sexual assault victim advocates

Maintains existing reporting requirements for suspected physical injury, abuse, neglect, denial of medical care, or reportable offenses against minors, with reports made to peace officers, Department of Child Safety, or tribal agencies

Preserves the religious exemption allowing clergy, Christian Science practitioners, or priests to withhold reporting of confidential communications or confessions if deemed reasonable and necessary within their religious discipline

Violation of mandatory reporting requirements remains a class 1 misdemeanor, or a class 6 felony if the failure to report involves a reportable offense such as sexual crimes against minors