Arizona
Overview
Arizona has not passed supported decision-making legislation, but a bill that would recognize supported decision-making is pending. We have not located any case law specifically recognizing supported decision-making, but it may still be required as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship.
Guardianship Laws
Adult Guardianship Statute:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 14-5101 to -5110; 14-5301 to -5315; 14-5501 to -5507; 14-5301 to -5315; 14-5401 to -5433; 14-12101 to -12503; 36-564 (pertaining to developmental disabilities)
Supported Decision-Making
State Legislation
None found
Supported Decision-Making Statute
- H.B. 2174 2023 Leg., 56th Sess. (Ariz. 2023)
- Description: Would add supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.
- Status: In Committee
- Public Link: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/78302
- H.B. 2751, 2022 Leg., 55th Sess. – 2d Reg. Sess. (Ariz. 2022)
- Description: Would add supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.
- Status: Failed to pass; reintroduced in 2023.
- Public Link: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/77817
- H.B. 2538, 2021 Leg., 55th Sess. (Ariz. 2021)
- Description: Would add supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.
- Status: Failed in Senate on third reading on 05/26/2021
- Public Link: [ https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/75169 ]
Case Law & Court Orders
None found
State Grant Programs
None awarded
Other Resources
- Website: Southwest Institute for Families and Children Supported Decision-Making Pilot Project
Link: swifamilies.org/sdm/ - Facebook Page: Arizona Supported Decision-Making
Link: www.facebook.com/ArizonaSDM/ - Southwest Institute for Families and Children: Supported Decision-Making Curriculum
Link: swifamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/supported-decision-making-curriculum.pdf - Website: Legal Forms – Medical Directive, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and Mental Healthcare Power of Attorney
Link: www.azag.gov/seniors/life-care-planning - PowerPoint: Legal Options Manual – Legal Options for Adults with a Disability Who Need Assistance, Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Link: addpc.az.gov/sites/default/files/media/2016%20Legal%20Options%20Manual_final_1.pdf - Publication: Arizona Center for Disability Law Press Release: “ACDL to Partner in Pilot Project for Supported Decision-Making Information and Training, “October 11, 2018
Link: www.azdisabilitylaw.org/acdl-partner-pilot-project-supported-decision-making-information-training/ - Publication: Off the Guardianship Path: Utilizing Supported Decision-Making as a Road to Self-Determination, The Arc of Arizona and the Southwest Institute for Families and Children with Special Needs
Link: aztap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Off-the-Guardianship-Path.pdf
Information Last Updated: June 16, 2023