HB2646

Children's bill of rights

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2646 establishes a Children's Bill of Rights, ensuring children's rights to visitation, health care, and education.

Arizona HB2646 introduces a Children's Bill of Rights, affirming children's fundamental rights. It ensures children can visit and communicate with their parents, even if the parents are detained or incarcerated. The bill also guarantees children's rights to health care, including confidential services for contraception, pregnancy-related care, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, substance use disorders, and mental illness. Additionally, it mandates children's right to education at a public school, allowing them to express their desire for in-person instruction.

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Health and Human Services Committee
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History

Jan 21

House

House read second time

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 20

House

Assigned to House HHS Committee