This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 8-530.10, to title 8, chapter 4, article 4 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new law would require Department of Child Safety (DCS) caseworkers to photograph children who are subjects of investigations for allegations of abuse or neglect each time they interact with the child. These photographs must be maintained in the child's case file. Additionally, when creating a safety plan for the child, the caseworker is mandated to review all photographs to assess any decline in the child's appearance or health.

The effective date for this new requirement is set for January 1, 2027. The bill does not propose any changes to existing laws outside of this new insertion, ensuring that current statutes remain intact while introducing these specific obligations for DCS caseworkers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-530.10
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-530.10