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AZ HB2615
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Walter Blackman
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AI Summary
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Requires professional supervisors for supervised parenting time in high-risk cases involving domestic violence, dangerous crimes against children, stalking, or child abuse, or when either party has been subject to a protective order within the past 10 years
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Establishes detailed qualifications for professional supervisors including certifications in domestic violence dynamics, child abuse recognition, trauma-informed training, fingerprint clearance cards, liability insurance, and 24 hours of continuing education every two years
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Allows nonprofessional (unpaid) supervisors only in non-high-risk cases where neither party has been subject to a protective order in the past 10 years, with required training in trauma, domestic violence, and de-escalation
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Prohibits courts from ordering a "protective parent" to pay any supervised parenting time costs if the other parent is under investigation or has been found to have committed abuse; requires fee reallocation if accusations are determined to be false and retaliatory
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Limits supervised parenting time orders to six months with mandatory court review, requires visits occur between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with no overnights, and mandates immediate termination if the supervised parent appears intoxicated, threatens anyone, or the child refuses contact
Legislative Description
Parenting time; supervision; professional supervisor
Parenting Time
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/16/2026