HB 2662 — parenting time; expert testimony; qualifications
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses the qualifications for expert testimony in parenting time cases.
This bill sets standards for who can provide expert testimony in legal cases involving parenting time. The aim is to ensure that only qualified individuals can influence court decisions about parenting arrangements.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
19 added · 24 removedPlain-language change summary
House Bill 2662 has been updated to include specific references to "parenting time" and "expert testimony" related to qualifications for those providing such testimony. These additions clarify the focus of the bill on how parenting time is determined in court cases, particularly emphasizing the qualifications of experts involved. This change is important because it aims to ensure that only qualified individuals contribute to decisions that can significantly impact family dynamics and children's welfare.
Senate Engrossed House BillEngrossed parenting time;
applicability;
THE EXPERTISE AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE MAY NOT INCLUDE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE THAT IS GENERATED SOLELY FROM SERVING AS A COURT APPOINTEE IN A PARENTING TIME PROCEEDING OR ANY RELATED COURT PROCEEDING.
SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO HAS EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING IN RECOGNIZING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR ABUSE.
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/23/2026) pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (04/16/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Federalism and Family Law View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Rachel Keshel · Cosponsor
- Lisa Fink · Cosponsor
- Michael Carbone · Cosponsor
- Michele Peña · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 30 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Michele Peña Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
- Rachel Keshel Republican
- Lisa Fink Republican
- Michael Carbone Republican
Not signed on (89)
89 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 89 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 33% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Finchem | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 5 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 33% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Yea |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Nay |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Nay |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2662?
- HB 2662 is sponsored by Rachel Keshel (Republican), Lisa Fink (Republican), Michael Carbone (Republican), and Michele Peña (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2662?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2662?
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