Current law only requires notice for moves out of Arizona or more than 100 miles.
PHOENIX (AP) _ Parents with custody of their children wishing to move would have to notify the other parent to give them a chance to object under a bill approved by the Arizona Senate Monday.
Current law only requires notice for moves out of Arizona or more than 100 miles.
The bill by Republican Sen. Nancy Barto of Phoenix also requires parents to give a reason and file a copy with the court. If the noncustodial parent objects the custodial parent must seek a court order.
Barto says the bill gives non-custodial parents more say in their child's upbringing.
Democrats say it puts domestic violence victims at risk and could prevent a single parent from buying a house because it requires 60 days' notice.
The bill, approved on a 17-12 party-line vote, now goes to the House.
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