This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 25-332, which introduces provisions for the use of artificial intelligence-assisted arbitration in divorce proceedings. Under the new law, both parties must provide written consent for the arbitration process, and it is only applicable if the parties do not share minor children. Additionally, either party retains the right to withdraw consent at any time before a recommendation or binding determination is issued.

The bill also establishes that any binding determination made through this arbitration process can be appealed to the superior court, which will review the case de novo, without considering the prior arbitration proceedings. Furthermore, it clarifies that such determinations can be entered by any court with jurisdiction over the matter. The bill defines "artificial intelligence-assisted arbitration" as a computational system that applies laws to facts and generates recommendations or binding decisions, while explicitly stating that it is not a legal entity and does not possess independent legal authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-332