State • Arizona
HB 4042: termination; parent-child relationship; service
Jeff WeningerEnacted
HB 4042 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 19, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100
Bill summary
Officialtermination; parent-child relationship; service. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact.
Risks
- No identified environmental impact.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct economic impact.
Risks
- No direct economic impact.
Society
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases judicial efficiency in child welfare cases
- Clarifies notice requirements for permanency proceedings
Risks
- Increases risk of unintended forfeiture of parental rights
- Creates narrow procedural deadlines for putative fathers
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Warning
Strict procedural deadlines for paternity service could disadvantage parents with limited legal access.
Limitation
Does not account for judicial discretion in varying local family court rules.
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Where it stands
Signed by Governor
Introduced
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