This bill proposes several updates to current Arizona statutes regarding domestic relations. It adds new provisions to the declared public policy of Arizona, emphasizing the protection and promotion of parents' rights and the Parents' Bill of Rights, as well as establishing a child's right to equal access to both co-parents. Specifically, it amends the existing statute to include these rights as part of the state's general purpose in marital and domestic relations, thereby reinforcing the importance of parental involvement in a child's upbringing.

Additionally, the bill introduces a statement of legislative intent and clarifies that the state recognizes the fundamental rights of parents and children to family integrity, as protected under the Fourteenth Amendment. It asserts that the "best interest of the child" standard should prioritize the child's welfare and promote shared parenting, unless evidence suggests otherwise. The bill aims to ensure that family courts acknowledge these principles in their decisions, thereby enhancing the legal framework surrounding parental rights and children's access to both parents.

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