child neglect; prenatal substance exposure
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
Senate Bill 1476 amends Arizona law to address child neglect cases involving prenatal substance exposure. The bill defines child neglect as harm to a child resulting from neglect as defined in state law. It establishes an affirmative defense for parents who completed alcohol or drug treatment during their pregnancy, reducing the severity of the charge if a child neglect violation occurs. The bill classifies child neglect as a class 6 felony.
Key provisions
- Defines child neglect as harm to a child due to neglect.
- Establishes an affirmative defense for parents who completed substance treatment during pregnancy.
- Reduces the severity of child neglect charges for parents with a documented treatment history.
- Classifies child neglect as a class 6 felony.
Who is affected
- Parents of children
- Children in Arizona
- Healthcare providers
- Substance abuse treatment facilities
- Child Protective Services
Notable changes
- Introduces an affirmative defense for parents who completed substance treatment during pregnancy.
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