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AR HB1906

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 9-11-808(a)(4) and (5), eliminating the 2-year separation period as grounds for divorce or separation under the Covenant Marriage Act of 2001
  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 9-11-808(b)(4), eliminating the 2-year separation period as grounds for separation under the Covenant Marriage Act of 2001
  • Adds new subsection to § 9-11-808 establishing that length of time of separation shall not be used as grounds for divorce under the Covenant Marriage Act
  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 9-12-301(b)(5), eliminating the 18-month continuous separation without cohabitation as grounds for absolute divorce
  • Adds new subsection to § 9-12-301 establishing that length of time of separation shall not be used as grounds for divorce

Legislative Description

To Repeal And Amend Certain Provisions Of The Law Concerning Grounds For Divorce; And To Repeal And Amend Certain Provisions Of The Law Concerning Grounds For Divorce And Separation Under The Covenant Marriage Act Of 2001.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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