AZ SB1631

Requires forensic interviews of children alleging sexual abuse to be conducted by trained interviewers immediately or within 72 hours of receiving the abuse report

Defines "sexual abuse" to include sexual abuse, sexual conduct with a minor, sexual assault, molestation, commercial sexual exploitation, sexual exploitation, incest, and child sex trafficking under Arizona statutes

Provides exceptions to the 72-hour interview requirement for good cause, including when the child is receiving in-patient care, is not in Arizona or cannot be located, or when a non-accused parent is unresponsive

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 8-817 governing Department of Child Safety (DCS) investigation protocols for criminal conduct allegations against children

Specifies that failure to meet interview requirements does not affect the admissibility of evidence or child statements in criminal, civil, or dependency proceedings