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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: JUD DP 8-0-1-0 | Third Read 37-16-7-0-0Senate: FED DPA 4-3-0-0 | Third Read 17-10-3-0-0 Final Read: 36-19-5-0-0 | Chapter: 202 |
HB 2661: parents' rights; guardianship; notice; attestation
Sponsor: Representative Fink, LD 27
Signed by the Governor
Overview
Permits a parent, guardian or custodian who is under investigation for an allegation of abuse or neglect to delegate temporary guardianship of the child.
History
Upon first contact in an investigation, a DCS child safety worker is required to notify a parent of key rights that limit what a child safety worker can demand without consent or a court order, including the right to know the specific allegation, to refuse to cooperate or accept services, to deny entry to the home unless a court orders otherwise, to have counsel, and to refuse certain requests unless otherwise ordered by a court (A.R.S. § 8-809.01).
Statute allows a parent of a minor to use a properly executed power of attorney to temporarily delegate guardianship of that minor to another person, for up to six months (A.R.S. § 14-5104).
Provisions
1. Modifies the statutory parents' rights by allowing a parent, guardian or custodian who is under investigation for an allegation of abuse or neglect to delegate temporary guardianship of the child upon initial contact with a child safety worker. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
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6. Initials NM HB 2661
7. 7/6/2026 Page 0 Signed by the Governor
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