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AR HB1734

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-53-134(d) to add two new affirmative defenses to violations of orders of protection
  • Allows a defendant to claim affirmative defense if the petitioner arranged or invited a meeting with the defendant while promising not to report the violation to law enforcement
  • Allows a defendant to claim affirmative defense if the petitioner visited the defendant's residence or place of employment of their own accord without threat, duress, or coercion from the defendant
  • Retains existing affirmative defenses including party reconciliation and petitioner's knowing invitation to a protected location
  • Approved April 11, 2019

Legislative Description

Concerning The Affirmative Defenses To A Violation Of An Order Of Protection.

Last Action

Notification that HB1734 is now Act 905

4/11/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2019
Judiciary3/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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