Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1430: TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to amend the definitions under the domestic abuse act of 1991; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the definitions under the domestic abuse act of 1991.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 9-15-219(a)(1)(A), concerning the definition of "course of control" under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991, is amended to read as follows: (A) "Course of control" means a pattern of behavior between family or household members that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with the free will and personal liberty of a person. SECTION 2. Arkansas Code § 9-15-219(a)(2)(B), concerning the definition of "disturbing the peace" under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991, is amended to read as follows: (B) "Disturbing the peace" includes without limitation: (i) Exhibiting course of control; (ii) Stalking; (iii) Repeatedly threatening; (iv) Criminal impersonation; (v) Verbally or electronically harassing or telephoning with the intent to harass; *LJH132* 02/05/2025 11:53:03 AM LJH132 HB1430 (vi) Harassing through surveillance; (vii) Destroying personal property; and (viii) Criminal trespass. 02/05/2025 11:53:03 AM LJH132
Sponsors
- Kendra Moore (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- Missy Irvin (R, 24)
- Tippi McCullough (D, 74)
- Ashley Hudson (D, 75)
Latest actions
- : Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is HB1430?
- HB1430 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991.
- What does HB1430 do?
- In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the definitions under the domestic abuse act of 1991; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the definitions under the domestic abuse act of 1991.
- What is the status of HB1430?
- Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1430?
- Kendra Moore (R, 23), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1430?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1430
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