Arizona HB2833 mandates reporting of violent threats by minors and abuse, neglect, or denial of medical care of minors.

Arizona HB2833 amends the duty to report violent threats by minors and abuse, physical injury, neglect, and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors. It requires certain professionals, including physicians, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals, to report suspected abuse, neglect, or denial of medical care. Reports must be made to peace officers or the Department of Child Safety. The bill also outlines exceptions, such as consensual conduct among minors aged 14-17. It mandates immediate reporting of newborn infants affected by alcohol or drugs.

Arizona HB2833 mandates reporting of violent threats by minors and abuse, neglect, or denial of medical care of minors.

Arizona HB2833 amends the duty to report violent threats by minors and abuse, physical injury, neglect, and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors. It requires certain professionals, including physicians, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals, to report suspected abuse, neglect, or denial of medical care. Reports must be made to peace officers or the Department of Child Safety. The bill also outlines exceptions, such as consensual conduct among minors aged 14-17. It mandates immediate reporting of newborn infants affected by alcohol or drugs.