HB 1434 Arkansas House · 2025 Regular Session

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRESUMPTION THAT AN AWARD OF JOINT CUSTODY BETWEEN PARENTS IS IN A CHILD'S BEST INTEREST WHEN THERE IS DOMESTIC ABUSE.

House Bill 1434, as amended, aims to modify existing law concerning child custody awards between parents when domestic abuse is present. The bill redefines "domestic abuse" for these legal purposes, encompassing physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or certain sexual conduct between family or household members. It adjusts the legal presumption regarding an award of *sole* custody in cases involving domestic abuse. The bill also clarifies how a child's well-being is to be considered during custody determinations under these circumstances.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action May 5, 2025

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amendment No. 3 & 4 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.

lower

Mar 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 3 & 4

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Introduced

Amendment No. 2 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Introduced

Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Introduced

Filed

lower

2 primary · 2 co-sponsors