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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending section 8-514.03, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to kinship foster care.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Arizona law regarding kinship foster care, which is a program designed to place children removed from their homes with relatives or individuals who have a significant relationship with the child. The key provision of this bill is the establishment of a monthly stipend for kinship foster care parents, which will increase over time. Specifically, the stipend will be at least $400 per child per month from the end of 2026 through the end of 2027, increasing to at least $500 per child per month from the end of 2027 through the end of 2028, and then to at least $600 per child per month from the end of 2029 onwards. This aims to provide increased financial support to individuals caring for children in kinship foster care.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Lela Alston (D)*,
Hildy Angius (R),
Flavio Bravo (D),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Eva Diaz (D),
Mitzi Epstein (D),
Rosanna Gabaldón (D),
Sally Ann Gonzales (D),
Lauren Kuby (D),
Catherine Miranda (D),
Mariana Sandoval (D),
Kiana Sears (D),
Janae Shamp (R),
Priya Sundareshan (D),
Last Action
Senate ATT Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (9-0-1-0) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85234 |
| SENATE - Appropriations, Transportation and Technology | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538397 |
| SENATE - Health and Human Services | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537866 |
| SENATE - Health and Human Services | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537760 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/16/2026 HHS-ATT | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537344 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1602p.htm |
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