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AR HB2010
Bill
Status
4/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Edwards
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 9-34-202(b) to require medical providers and law enforcement agencies to keep the identity of parents who relinquish children confidential
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Prohibits release of a relinquishing parent's identity except to law enforcement investigating abuse or neglect committed before the child was delivered
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Prohibits release of a relinquishing parent's identity except to prosecuting attorneys pursuing charges for abuse or neglect committed before the child was delivered
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Maintains requirement that medical providers and law enforcement agencies perform necessary acts to protect the physical health and safety of relinquished children
Legislative Description
To Promote Adoption In Arkansas By Protecting The Privacy Of The Relinquishing Parent.
Last Action
Notification that HB2010 is now Act 1004
4/8/2013