ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

House: JUD DPA 6-3-0-0

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HB 2833: mandatory reporting; violent threats; minors

Sponsor: Representative Keshel, LD 17

Caucus & COW

Overview

Expands mandatory reporting requirements to include violent threats by minors.

History

Current law mandates that specified persons (including health professionals, peace officers, child-safety personnel, school personnel, parents and guardians) report when they reasonably believe a minor has been abused, injured, neglected, subjected to certain sexual crimes or intentionally denied necessary medical care or nourishment. Statute also requires reporting when a health professional reasonably believes a newborn may be affected by alcohol or certain drugs. Failure to report is either a class 1 misdemeanor or a class 6 felony, depending on the severity of the offence against the child (A.R.S. § 13-3620).

Provisions

1.   Includes in the mandatory reporting statutes a requirement to report when a minor is or has been the victim of a threat of death or serious physical injury by a minor. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes a technical change. (Sec. 1)

Amendments

Committee on Judiciary

1.    Adds that this mandate applies specifically to teachers and school personnel.

 

 

 

 

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