HB4004

DCS; abuse investigation; protective parent

Chamber Passed·3/9/26

Arizona HB4004 mandates investigations into child abuse or neglect allegations even if one parent is protective.

Arizona HB4004 requires the Department of Child Safety to investigate credible reports of child abuse or neglect, regardless of whether one parent is protective. The department must conduct a full investigation and provide support services to the protective parent and the child. If the protective parent lacks resources or capacity to ensure safety, the department must intervene. The bill also mandates annual reporting on cases where intervention was declined, including reasons and outcomes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 0–0 · Mar 9
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Mar 30

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 25

10:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services

History

Mar 31

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

Mar 31

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass

Mar 30

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)