Arizona

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

Information Last Updated: June 16, 2023