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AR HB2181

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Richard Womack

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code Section 9-25-105 establishing a statutory right to parent under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
  • Prohibits the state or state agencies from infringing upon parental rights unless the state demonstrates a compelling government interest
  • Recognizes that the fundamental right of a parent to direct care, custody, and control of their child has been recognized by both the U.S. Supreme Court and Arkansas Supreme Court
  • Establishes that the state has a compelling government interest to protect the health, safety, and well-being of a child

Legislative Description

To Protect The Rights Of Parents.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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