The proposed bill would amend current statutes to require that a caseworker from the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) must place a security freeze on a child's record or credit report within 30 days of the child entering DCS care. This new requirement is outlined in the A. section of the bill. Additionally, the definition of a "protected person" would be updated to include children in DCS care, expanding the current definition which only includes individuals under 16 years old or incapacitated persons with guardians or conservators, as specified in (c). Furthermore, the bill makes several technical adjustments, such as changing the wording from "requested" to "requests" in the context of removing a security freeze, as seen in the ... and ... sections. It also clarifies terms like "record" and "security freeze" by referencing their definitions in section 44-1698.02, ensuring consistency across the statutes. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the protection of children in DCS care regarding their credit security.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-530.10, 44-1698.02