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AR HB1431

AR HB1431
To Amend The Definitions Under The Domestic Abuse Act Of 1991; And To Prohibit The Issuance Of An Order Of Protection Enjoining A Party From Engaging In Course Of Control Or Disturbing The Peace Ex Parte.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION ENJOINING A PARTY FROM ENGAGING IN COURSE OF CONTROL OR DISTURBING THE PEACE EX PARTE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 in Arkansas by expanding the definition of "domestic abuse" to include a new category of behavior related to "course of control" or "disturbing the peace". Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to add a third prong to the definition of domestic abuse, covering patterns of behavior that go beyond physical harm or sexual conduct. The bill removes the ability to issue an ex parte order (a temporary order issued without a full hearing) enjoining a party from engaging in course of control or disturbing the peace, which means a person would now need to have a full court hearing before such an order could be issued. The bill also clarifies the definition of "disturbing the peace" by removing language that previously treated "course of control" as synonymous with "disturbing the peace", potentially creating a more precise legal distinction between these terms. These changes aim to provide more nuanced legal protections and procedural safeguards in cases involving domestic abuse, while potentially making it slightly more challenging to quickly obtain protective orders.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)

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