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AR HB2010

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits release of a relinquishing parent's identity except to law enforcement investigating abuse or neglect committed before the child was delivered

  • Prohibits release of a relinquishing parent's identity except to prosecuting attorneys pursuing charges for abuse or neglect committed before the child was delivered

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/21/2013
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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