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AZ SB1666

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shawnna Bolick

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime of "in-state custodial interference" for knowingly taking, enticing, or keeping a child from their parent, legal guardian, or lawful custodian within Arizona without legal right and with intent to interfere with a custody order

  • First and second violations (within 10 years) are civil violations carrying a $500 penalty

  • Third or subsequent violations are classified as a class 6 felony

  • Effective date is December 31, 2026

Legislative Description

In-state custodial interference; penalty

Civil Liability

Last Action

House read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Judiciary3/3/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/9/2026

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