Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: To Executive 3 R cosponsors

SB 1252 — child fatality review committee; establishment

Last action — Vetoed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 08, 2023.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

31 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill SB 1252 has been updated to change the name of the "child fatality review committee" to the "maltreatment oversight committee." This change emphasizes a broader focus on reviewing not only child fatalities but also near fatalities related to abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Additionally, the bill now specifies that the Department of Child Safety must provide the oversight committee with necessary case records promptly, ensuring transparency and accountability in handling these sensitive cases. These amendments are important as they aim to improve the state's response to child maltreatment and prevent future tragedies.

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House Engrossed Senate Bill child fatality review committee;
Senate Engrossed child fatality review committee;
Committee access to case records THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY SHALL NOTIFY THE COMMITTEE WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER CONFIRMING THE FACT THAT A CHILD SUFFERED A FATALITY OR NEAR FATALITY AS A RESULT OF ABUSE, ABANDONMENT OR NEGLECT.
Committee access to case materials THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY SHALL NOTIFY THE COMMITTEE WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER A CONFIRMED CHILD FATALITY OR NEAR FATALITY AND SHALL PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH ONGOING AND UNREDACTED ACCESS TO ANY WRITTEN AND ELECTRONIC MATERIAL ABOUT THE CASE.
ON REQUEST OF THE COMMITTEE, THE DEPARTMENT, WITHIN FIVE DAYS, EXCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, SHALL PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE ACCESS TO COMPLETE AND - 14 - S.B.
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1252 UNREDACTED RECORDS RELATED TO THE CASE UNDER REVIEW, UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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Effective date This act is effective from and after June 30, 2024.
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Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. PASSED

  9. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  10. DP

  11. House Second Reading

  12. House First Reading.

  13. Transmit to House

  14. PASSED

  15. DPA

  16. DP

  17. Senate Second Reading

  18. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 39 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (85)

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Votes

Passed

Passed 16 Yea · 13 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01000
Unaffiliated 6301
Republican 10000
Total 161301
% of votes cast 53%43%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anna Hernandez — Nay
Anthony Kern — Yea
Christine Marsh — Nay
Juan Mendez — Nay
Justine Wadsack — Yea
Ken Bennett — Yea
Raquel Terán — Not Voting
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Steve Kaiser — Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Burch Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 33 Yea · 25 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 31500
Republican 22000
Unaffiliated 81002
Total 332502
% of votes cast 55%42%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Amish Shah — Not Voting
Andres Cano — Nay
Athena Salman — Nay
Austin Smith — Yea
Barbara Parker — Yea
Ben Toma — Yea
Cory McGarr — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
Jacqueline Parker — Yea
Jennifer Longdon — Nay
Jennifer Pawlik — Nay
Judy Schwiebert — Nay
Justin Heap — Yea
Keith Seaman — Nay
Laura Terech — Nay
Leezah Elsa Sun — Nay
Liz Harris — Not Voting
Marcelino Quiñonez — Nay
Melody Hernandez — Nay
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Nay
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 18 Yea · 12 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2800
Unaffiliated 6400
Republican 10000
Total 181200
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anna Hernandez — Nay
Anthony Kern — Yea
Christine Marsh — Nay
Juan Mendez — Nay
Justine Wadsack — Yea
Ken Bennett — Yea
Raquel Terán — Nay
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Steve Kaiser — Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Burch Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1252?
SB 1252 is sponsored by Matt Gress (Republican), David Gowan (Republican), Janae Shamp (Republican), Sonny Borrelli, Steve Kaiser, Sine Kerr, Justine Wadsack, and Austin Smith.
What is the current status of SB 1252?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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