AR HB1676

Establishes new criminal offense of "re-homing of a minor" under Arkansas Code § 5-27-211, making it illegal for adoptive parents or guardians to transfer custody of an adopted child without court approval through transactions, advertising, recruiting, or other means to avoid parental responsibility

Classifies re-homing as an unclassified felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000

Exempts placements with relatives, stepparents, licensed child welfare agencies, licensed attorneys, or the Department of Human Services, as well as temporary placements for vacations, school activities, or emergencies like incarceration or medical treatment

Adds clarification to abandonment definitions in the Arkansas Juvenile Code and Child Maltreatment Act to exclude situations where a child has disrupted their adoption and the adoptive parent has exhausted available resources

Requires the Child Abuse Hotline to accept reports of children disrupting adoptions and immediately refer the information to the Department of Human Services, and adds post-adoptive services to the definition of family services available to juveniles