Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1257 — department of child safety; continuation.

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    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 - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

252 added · 228 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 1257 have made significant changes regarding the Department of Child Safety (DCS) in Arizona. The updated version establishes that the DCS will continue to provide vital services and resources to families while ensuring children’s safety and well-being. Moreover, a previous provision that would have terminated the DCS on July 1, 2028, has been repealed, which means the department will remain operational and funded beyond that date. This change is important as it ensures ongoing support for vulnerable children and families in Arizona.

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Fifty-sixth Legislature Health and Human Services Second Regular Session S.B.
Senate Engrossed department of child safety;
1257 PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
continuation.
1257 (Reference to printed bill) Page 1, between lines 1 and 2, insert:
State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1257 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 8-807, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
"Section 1.
REPEALING SECTION 41-3024.06, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-3028.04;
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY.
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1257 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
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1257 4.
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The request shall state the name of the person whose case file is to be reviewed and any other information that will assist the department in locating the file.
The request shall state the name of the person whose case file is to be reviewed and any other information that will - 2 - S.B.
The presiding officer may -3- Senate Amendments to S.B.
1257 assist the department in locating the file.
1257 authorize a legislative staff member to attend with the legislator any meeting to review the file.
The presiding officer may authorize a legislative staff member to attend with the legislator any meeting to review the file.
The court shall take reasonable steps to prevent any clearly unwarranted invasions of privacy and protect the privacy and -4- Senate Amendments to S.B.
The court shall take reasonable steps to prevent any clearly unwarranted invasions of privacy and protect the privacy and dignity of victims of crime pursuant to article II, section 2.1, subsection C, Constitution of Arizona.
1257 dignity of victims of crime pursuant to article II, section 2.1, subsection C, Constitution of Arizona.
The court may release otherwise confidential DCS information only if the rights of the parties seeking the DCS information and any benefits from releasing the DCS information outweigh the rights of the parties who are entitled to confidentiality and any harm that may result from releasing the DCS information.
The court may release - 3 - S.B.
1257 otherwise confidential DCS information only if the rights of the parties seeking the DCS information and any benefits from releasing the DCS information outweigh the rights of the parties who are entitled to confidentiality and any harm that may result from releasing the DCS information.
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The department shall provide DCS information on request to a prospective adoptive parent, foster parent or guardian, if the information concerns a child the prospective adoptive parent, foster parent or guardian seeks to adopt or provide care for.
The department shall provide DCS information on request to a prospective adoptive parent, foster parent or guardian, if the information - 4 - S.B.
1257 concerns a child the prospective adoptive parent, foster parent or guardian seeks to adopt or provide care for.
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1257 R.
A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor." Renumber to conform Amend title to conform JUSTINE WADSACK 12570224.docx 02/19/2024 02:24 PM S:
A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
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Repeal Section 41-3024.06, Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed.
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Title 41, chapter 27, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-3028.04, to read:
41-3028.04.
Department of child safety;
termination July 1, 2028 A.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY TERMINATES ON JULY 1, 2028.
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TITLE 8, CHAPTER 4 AND THIS SECTION ARE REPEALED ON JANUARY 1, 2029.
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Purpose Pursuant to section 41-2955, subsection B, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature continues the department of child safety to provide services and resources to families and ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children.
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Retroactivity Sections 1 and 2 of this act apply retroactively to from and after July 1, 2024.
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This bill amends existing laws governing the confidentiality and dissemination of Department of Child Safety (DCS) information and repeals a specific statute.

  • Section 8-807

    The department shall disclose DCS information to a domestic relations, family or conciliation court if the DCS information is necessary to promote the safety and well-being of children. The court shall notify the parties that it has received the DCS information.

    This change allows domestic relations, family, or conciliation courts to receive DCS information when necessary for the safety and well-being of children.

  • Section 8-807

    A person who has been denied DCS information regarding a fatality or near fatality caused by abuse, abandonment or neglect pursuant to subsection L of this section or section 8-807.01 may bring a special action pursuant to section 39-121.02 in the superior court to order the department to release that DCS information. → A legislator has standing to bring or to join a special action regarding the release of DCS information or to challenge the redaction of released DCS information.

    This change clarifies that legislators can take legal action concerning the release of DCS information.

  • Section 8-807

    M. A person who is the subject of an unfounded report or complaint made pursuant to this article or article 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 of this chapter and who believes that the report or complaint was made in bad faith or with malicious intent may petition a judge of the superior court to order the department to release the DCS information. → The petition shall specifically set forth reasons supporting the person's belief that the report or complaint was made in bad faith or with malicious intent.

    This change adds the requirement for individuals to specify reasons when petitioning the court for the release of DCS information related to unfounded reports.

  • Section 41-3024.06

    This section is repealed.

    This change removes an existing statute (41-3024.06) from the Arizona Revised Statutes.

  • Title 41, Chapter 27, Article 2

    By adding Section 41-3028.04

    This change introduces a new section (41-3028.04) to the law, although the specific content of this new section is not provided.

Action History

  1. DPA

  2. Senate Second Reading

  3. Senate First Reading

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1257?
SB 1257 is sponsored by Janae Shamp (Republican), Sally Ann Gonzales (Democrat), and Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1257?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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