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AR HB1116

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Donna Hutchinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-18-407 to require the Division of Vital Records to provide parent information to the Department of Human Services to verify whether either parent is listed on the Child Maltreatment Central Registry at the time of birth certificate filing.

  • Authorizes the Division of Vital Records to disclose parent name and Social Security number records to both the Office of Child Support Enforcement and the Department of Human Services for their respective purposes.

  • Allows information obtained by the Office of Child Support Enforcement or Department of Human Services to be used in court proceedings or administrative actions for establishing child support, collecting child support, locating individuals, or investigating possible child maltreatment.

  • Establishes that disclosures to the Department of Human Services for maltreatment registry checks constitute an exception to confidentiality prohibitions under § 20-18-304.

Legislative Description

To Promote The Safety And Well-being Of Newborns By Requiring A Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check For All Birthing Mothers At The Time Of Filing The Certificate Of Birth.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs1/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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