parents; bill of rights; protection

This bill amends Arizona law to formally declare that the state's public policy is to protect and promote parents' rights and family values. It establishes that, unless proven otherwise, it is in a child's best interest to have substantial, frequent, and continuing contact with both parents as well as joint participation in major decisions. Courts are now required to apply these provisions when handling family law matters, ensuring that legal outcomes align with the stated goals of strengthening family bonds.