HB2405

DCS information; legislator review; location

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2405 amends the Department of Child Safety's information handling and disclosure policies.

Arizona HB2405 modifies the Department of Child Safety's (DCS) information handling and disclosure policies. It mandates that DCS information be maintained as required by federal law and outlines exceptions for public release, such as abandonment or neglect cases. The bill allows certain individuals, including legislators, to request DCS information for official duties, subject to court review. It specifies conditions under which DCS information can be disclosed, such as to law enforcement, courts, and prospective adoptive parents, while emphasizing confidentiality and privacy protections.

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Current
Health and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 21

House

House read second time

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 20

House

Assigned to House HHS Committee