The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to family court and the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) in Arizona. Under the new provisions, if a parent has sole legal decision-making authority and is a participant in the ACP due to actions by the other parent, the non-custodial parent would not have equal access to the child's records. The ACP-participant parent would be allowed to provide necessary information through email, cell phone applications, or regular mail. Additionally, the court would be required to use the ACP substitute address in all filings and communications, and the residence address of ACP participants would be sealed and protected from disclosure.

Furthermore, the bill introduces penalties for violations of the ACP, classifying the intentional disclosure of ACP information as a class 1 misdemeanor, while obtaining or disclosing such information for harassment, stalking, or domestic violence would be classified as a class 6 felony. The court would also be restricted from ordering the disclosure of an ACP participant's address unless it finds a compelling state interest and no reasonable alternatives exist. These changes aim to enhance the protection of individuals in the ACP and ensure their safety in family law matters.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-403.06, 25-1502, 41-162, 41-165