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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 8, chapter 4, article 4, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 8-530.10; relating to child welfare.
AI Summary
This bill requires Department of Child Safety (DCS) caseworkers, when they interact with a child who is part of an investigation for abuse or neglect, to take a photograph of the child and keep it in the child's case file. Additionally, when creating a safety plan for a child, caseworkers must look at all existing photographs of the child and consider if the child's appearance or health has worsened. This new requirement is intended to provide a visual record to help assess a child's well-being and will become effective on December 31, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Transmit to House (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84071 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1175s.htm |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 01/26/2026 HHS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534743 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1175p.htm |
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