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AR SB325
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
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AI Summary
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Parents whose parental rights were previously terminated may now file motions to resume services themselves, in addition to the Department of Human Services or attorney ad litem
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Reduces the waiting period to file a motion to resume services from 3 years to 2 years after termination of parental rights, with waiver available if in the child's best interest
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Reduces the required service period before filing for reinstatement of parental rights from 180 days to 90 days following court-ordered resumed services
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Courts may order unsupervised visitation or placement without requiring a written home study on the parent, and may grant custody before parental rights are formally reinstated if in the child's best interest
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Limits the Child Maltreatment Central Registry to records of abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation only, excluding findings of neglect or abandonment
Legislative Description
To Amend The Arkansas Juvenile Code Of 1989; To Amend The Child Maltreatment Act; To Amend The Law Regarding Reinstatement Of Parental Rights; And To Amend The Law Regarding The Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025