SB 1115 Summary

• Amends Arizona law to allow parents and custodians to delegate care and custody powers to another person via power of attorney for up to one year, with renewal required annually.

• Prohibits delegation of powers related to marriage consent, adoption consent, abortion, or termination of parental rights.

• Allows serving military parents to execute powers of attorney lasting longer than one year if on active duty, with maximum term of active duty service plus thirty days.

• Exempts attorneys-in-fact exercising delegated authority from child welfare agency licensing requirements and specifies the delegated arrangement does not constitute out-of-home placement.

• Establishes a statutory form for delegation of parental or custodial powers that requires notarization and acceptance by the designated attorney-in-fact.