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AR HB1814
Bill
Status
4/21/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "parent" under Arkansas Juvenile Code § 9-27-303(41) to include a man listed as the parent on the child's birth certificate, in addition to biological mothers, adoptive parents, and men who meet specific paternity requirements.
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Amends Arkansas Code § 9-27-325(l)(3)(A) to clarify that foster parents, preadoptive parents, and relative caregivers may be heard in juvenile proceedings only as witnesses, not as parties with independent standing.
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Adds new subdivision (D) to Arkansas Code § 9-27-325(l)(3) prohibiting foster parents, adoptive parents, preadoptive parents, and relative caregivers from offering evidence unless they are called as witnesses by the court.
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Approved on April 21, 2021.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Opportunity To Be Heard In Certain Hearings Held Under The Arkansas Juvenile Code Of 1989; And To Amend The Definition Of "parent" Under The Arkansas Juvenile Code Of 1989.
Last Action
Notification that HB1814 is now Act 814
4/21/2021