This bill proposes several updates to section 25-403.06 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding legal decision-making and parenting time. It maintains the current provisions that allow both parents equal access to their child's educational and health-related records, but adds new language to enhance protections for parents and children involved in domestic violence situations. Specifically, it introduces a requirement for courts to restrict access to a child's records if a parent or child is part of an address confidentiality program or has been subject to domestic violence, allowing for measures such as revoking access rights, requiring electronic exchanges of records, and prohibiting direct contact with providers.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific conditions under which a child's records may be redacted or limited, including the removal of identifying information and defining the types of records that must be provided. It also establishes that a child's provider cannot be held liable for refusing to release records under certain protective circumstances. Furthermore, in cases involving domestic violence or similar issues, the burden of proof is placed on the requesting parent to demonstrate the necessity of access to the child's records.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-403.06