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AZ SB1476
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawnna Bolick
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AI Summary
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Creates a new class 6 felony offense of "child neglect" for a person having custody of a child who engages in harmful conduct involving neglect related to prenatal substance exposure (referencing existing statutory definitions in section 8-201, paragraph 25, subdivisions c and d)
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Establishes an affirmative defense available to mothers who completed alcohol or drug treatment during their pregnancy
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Adds section 13-3619.01 to Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, chapter 36 (family offenses)
Legislative Description
Child neglect; prenatal substance exposure
Family Offenses
Last Action
House read second time
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/9/2026
Judiciary2/27/2026
Rules1/29/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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