HB 2256
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
HB 2256: parental alienation; testimony; prohibition
Sponsor: Representative Keshel, LD 17
Committee on Government
Overview
Prohibits a court from making a decision in specified family court proceedings based solely
on an allegation of parental alienation.
History
Legal decision-making is the legal right and responsibility to make all nonemergency legal
decisions for a child. Parenting time refers to the amount of time during which each parent
has access to a child. The court is required to make a decision in either of these proceedings
based on all factors considered relevant to the child's physical and emotional well-being. Any
modification to these agreements are subject to the review of certain factors including
domestic violence, status as a military parent and the consideration of time (A.R.S. §§ 25-
401, 25-403, 25-411).
Provisions
1. Prohibits a court from taking testimony or ruling on a legal decision-making or parenting
time petition based solely on an allegation of parental alienation. (Sec. 1)
2. Defines parental alienation. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note