HB 2041

House Bill 2041 modifies Arizona’s child neglect laws to provide exceptions for certain situations involving a child’s treatment or care. Specifically, it protects parents who seek Christian Science treatment for their children or who question the use of psychiatric medication, and it acknowledges that a lack of financial resources can be a contributing factor in determining whether a child is neglected. The bill also addresses situations where a parent seeks inpatient treatment or out-of-home placement for a child due to behavioral health concerns, ensuring they aren't automatically considered to have abused or neglected their child.