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AR HB1464
Bill
Status
Failed
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 9-9-205(a)(2)(C) to clarify residency requirements for persons seeking to adopt by requiring they occupy a dwelling in Arkansas with present intent to remain and establish ongoing physical presence demonstrating non-transitory status
- Removes redundant language that repeated the physical presence and intent requirements twice in the residency definition
- Adds new subdivision (D) to Arkansas Code § 9-9-205(a)(2) establishing that deployed military service members do not forfeit Arkansas residency status for adoption purposes if they resided in Arkansas for at least 6 months immediately before deployment
- Requires deployed military service members to demonstrate intent to reside in Arkansas upon completion of their deployment to maintain residency status
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Jurisdiction Over A Person Seeking To Adopt A Minor.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019
Committee Referrals
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs2/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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