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AR SB858
Bill
Status
4/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sue Madison
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 9-9-212(a)(4) to require notice of adoption petition hearings be given at least 20 days before the hearing date
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Requires notice be provided to any agency or person whose consent to adoption is required but has not been given
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Requires notice be provided to persons whose consent is dispensed with under grounds specified in § 9-9-207(a)(1), (2), (6), (8), and (9)
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Requires notice be provided to any putative father who has signed an acknowledgement of paternity or registered with the state's Putative Father Registry
Legislative Description
To Ensure The Constitutionality Of Notice And To Require That Putative Fathers Be Provided Notice Before An Adoption In Certain Circumstances; To Amend Provisions Of The Adoption Code.
Last Action
Senate Notification that SB858 is now Act 1235
4/6/2011