DCS; hearings; complete disclosure requirements

HB 2541 requires petitioners seeking to terminate parental rights in Arizona to provide full, written disclosure of all relevant information to the court. Specifically, it mandates a notarized affidavit detailing every piece of information disclosed (including its description, disclosure date, and delivery method) from the Department of Child Safety (DCS) and other sources. This applies to all termination petitions under Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-533, directly affecting child welfare agencies, courts, and individuals filing such petitions. The bill aims to ensure transparency in proceedings where parental rights may be terminated, adding a formal disclosure process to existing legal standards. The bill passed the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on April 18, 2025.