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AR HB1810

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 9-14-233(e) to clarify that courts may order incarceration of non-incapacitated parents who willfully refuse to pay past due child support, engage in work activities, or seek work activities as ordered.

  • Modifies Arkansas Code § 9-14-233(f) to authorize courts to temporarily release incarcerated obligated parents from confinement to engage in work activity under terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the court.

  • Establishes that incarceration for child support non-compliance requires willful failure to obey a previous court order.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Incarceration Of A Parent Who Was Ordered To Pay Child Support.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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