Child neglect; financial resources; exception

This bill amends definitions related to child welfare in Arizona law. It clarifies what constitutes "abuse," "neglect," "serious emotional injury," and "serious physical injury" by adding specific criminal offenses and circumstances, such as prenatal drug exposure or exposure to certain sexual conduct. The bill also updates the definition of "neglect" to specify that a lack of financial resources or unavailability of services for a child with a disability does not solely constitute neglect.

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