family court; false statements; penalties

Summary

The bill creates a new Arizona statute that protects parents who report abuse in good faith, but allows courts to sanction those who deliberately make false allegations. It authorizes monetary fines, attorney‑fee awards, and referral for perjury prosecution, and requires regular training for family‑court judges. The aim is to stop misuse of abuse claims while safeguarding genuine victims.

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