Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 4004 — DCS; abuse investigation; protective parent

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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

5 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to HB 4004 involve some wording adjustments. Specifically, the title and introductory lines have been updated or removed for clarity. This matters because clearer language helps everyone understand the bill's focus on investigations by the Department of Child Services (DCS) regarding abuse, particularly concerning protective parents. Simplifying the text can make it easier for legislators and the public to engage with the bill effectively.

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protective parent State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HB 4004 Introduced by Representative Keshel AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-469.03;
protective parent State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 4004 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-469.03;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HB 4004 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - H.B.
4004 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
- 1 - HB 4004 E.
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4004 E.
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The bill establishes mandatory investigation and protective actions by the Department upon receiving credible reports of child abuse or neglect, regardless of the presence of a protective parent.

  • 8-469.03

    8-469.03. Abuse; neglect; protective parent; mandatory intervention; report; definition A. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND PROTECTIVE ACTION WHEN THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES A CREDIBLE REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD THROUGH THE CENTRALIZED INTAKE HOTLINE PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-455 EVEN IF ONE OF THE CHILD'S PARENTS IS A PROTECTIVE PARENT. B. AFTER RECEIVING A REPORT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION, THE DEPARTMENT MAY TAKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1. BEGIN AN IMMEDIATE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. 2. DEVELOP A SAFETY PLAN FOR THE CHILD. 3. PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE CHILD AND THE CHILD'S PROTECTIVE PARENT. 4. PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TEMPORARY MODIFICATION OF PARENTING TIME OR LEGAL DECISION-MAKING ORDERS WHEN A CREDIBLE RISK OF HARM TO THE CHILD EXISTS. C. THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT DECLINE TO INVESTIGATE AN ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT SOLELY BECAUSE THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT ONE PARENT MAY BE ABLE TO PROTECT THE CHILD IF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EXISTS: 1. THE PARENT WHO IS ALLEGED TO HAVE ABUSED OR NEGLECTED THE CHILD HAS PARENTING TIME OR LEGAL DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO A CURRENT PARENTING TIME OR LEGAL DECISION-MAKING ORDER. 2. THE PROTECTIVE PARENT LACKS THE RESOURCES, AUTHORITY OR CAPACITY TO ENSURE THE CHILD'S SAFETY. D. IF THE PARENTS OF THE CHILD ARE LEGALLY SEPARATED OR OTHERWISE DO NOT RESIDE IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD AND THE PROTECTIVE PARENT PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILD, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THE PARENT WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. CONDUCT A FULL INVESTIGATION OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF THE PARENT WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. 2. PROVIDE SAFETY PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO THE PROTECTIVE PARENT WHO IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF AN ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. 3. PARTICIPATE IN JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE CHILD OR THE PARENT WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF AN ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT TO ENSURE THAT RESTRICTIONS OR PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE IMPLEMENTED AGAINST THE PARENT WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF AN ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. E. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ANNUALLY PUBLISH ON THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE A REPORT THAT INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REGARDING CASES RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION THAT INVOLVE AN ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT: 1. THE NUMBER OF CASES IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT DECLINED TO INTERVENE. 2. THE REASONS WHY THE DEPARTMENT DECLINED TO INTERVENE. 3. THE OUTCOME OF CASES IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT DECLINED TO INTERVENE AND IF THERE WERE ANY SUBSEQUENT FINDINGS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. F. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "CHILD" MEANS A CHILD WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF A REPORT OF ALLEGED ABUSE OR NEGLECT.

    This addition mandates the Department to investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect even if a protective parent is involved.

Action History

  1. DP

  2. Senate Second Reading

  3. Senate First Reading

  4. Transmit to Senate

  5. PASSED

  6. DP

  7. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  8. W/D

  9. DP

  10. House Second Reading

  11. House First Reading.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 13 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 39 Yea · 13 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 81306
Republican 31002
Total 391308
% of votes cast 65%22%0%13%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Not Voting
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Not Voting
Junelle Cavero Democrat Not Voting
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Not Voting
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4004?
HB 4004 is sponsored by Rachel Keshel (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4004?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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