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AR HB1430

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kendra Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "course of control" in Arkansas Code § 9-15-219 to apply to behavior between family or household members that unreasonably interferes with a person's free will and personal liberty

  • Expands the definition of "disturbing the peace" under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 to include eight specific behaviors

  • Behaviors now explicitly included under "disturbing the peace": exhibiting course of control, stalking, repeatedly threatening, criminal impersonation, verbal or electronic harassment, harassing through surveillance, destroying personal property, and criminal trespass

  • Sponsored by Representatives K. Moore, McCullough, and Hudson in the House, and Senator Irvin in the Senate during the 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Definitions Under The Domestic Abuse Act Of 1991.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2025

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