The proposed bill, SB1615, amends Arizona's public policy regarding marital and domestic relations by explicitly adding the protection and promotion of parents' rights and the Parents' Bill of Rights. It introduces new provisions that emphasize the importance of these rights, stating that it is the declared public policy of the state to protect and promote parents' rights as outlined in section 1-601 and the Parents' Bill of Rights as prescribed in section 1-602.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous language that only mentioned the promotion of strong families and clarifies that, absent evidence to the contrary, it is in a child's best interest. This change reinforces the state's commitment to uphold parents' rights in directing their children's upbringing, education, and healthcare, while also establishing a legal framework for parents to challenge governmental interference in these areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-103
Senate Engrossed Version: 25-103