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AR HB1587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Sturch

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 9-15-103(4) to add "in-laws" to the definition of "family or household members" under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991
  • Adds new subdivision (5) to Arkansas Code § 9-15-103 defining "in-laws" as persons related by marriage within the second degree of consanguinity
  • Expands domestic abuse protections to cover abuse involving in-law relationships
  • Approved March 25, 2015

Legislative Description

To Include In-laws In The Definition Of “family Or Household Members" For The Domestic Abuse Act Of 1991.

Last Action

Notification that HB1587 is now Act 701

3/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/17/2015
Judiciary3/9/2015
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/3/2015

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