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AZ HB2035
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Fink
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to presume that placement of a removed child with an adult relative, extended family member, or person with a significant relationship is in the best interest of the child
- Adds a new definition of "extended family member" as an adult connected to a child through marriage to a biological family member of the child
- Expands kinship care identification and notification requirements to include extended family members in due diligence searches, interviews, and written notices
- Grants children in foster care the right to be updated at least every 30 days on the department's efforts to place them in kinship foster care or with siblings
- Requires the court to make written findings of fact and conclusions of law on the record during preliminary protective hearings
Legislative Description
DCS; kinship care placement; requirement
Child Placement
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/9/2026
Health and Human Services3/4/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026
Government1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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