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This bill modifies Arizona's law on public entity liability, specifically addressing situations involving sexual offenses against minors or children with disabilities. Under the current law, public entities are generally immune from liability for criminal felonies committed by their employees, but the bill creates specific exceptions for sexual offenses. If a public entity failed to properly investigate an employee's background or failed to report a known sexual offense, they can now be held liable for damages when a sexual offense is committed against a minor or a child with a disability. The bill, named "Ava's Law," stipulates that these new provisions will only apply to sexual offenses committed on or after the effective date, and the amendment to the existing statute will take effect on December 31, 2027. The changes are intended to provide additional legal recourse and protection for vulnerable populations by holding public entities more accountable for preventing and reporting sexual offenses committed by their employees.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81937