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SB 1656·AZ·senate

family court; professional personnel; requirements

FailedFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Mark Finchem (R)
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FAILED

Mar 26, 2026

Summary

The bill would force family courts to hold a formal hearing before hiring any professional expert, provide parents with written details about fees, scope of work, and reporting timelines, and mandate audio or video recordings of all interactions. It also bars experts from claiming qualified immunity and lets parents sue them for ethical breaches. The measure did not pass.

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