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AR HB1810
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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