Arkansas HR1038: TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN ARKANSAS AND TO COMMEND THE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS

What the bill says

From the introduced text, April 21, 2026:

State of Arkansas 95th General Assembly Fiscal Session, 2026 HR 1038 By: Representative Wooldridge HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN ARKANSAS AND TO COMMEND THE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS. Subtitle TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN ARKANSAS AND TO COMMEND THE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS. WHEREAS, the children of Arkansas are among the state's most valuable resources, and their safety, well-being, and success are vital to the strength and future of our communities; and WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect remain serious concerns that affect the physical, emotional, and developmental well-being of children across Arkansas; and WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and neglect requires the commitment of families, communities, nonprofit organizations, and public leaders working together to ensure children are protected and supported; and WHEREAS, April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, strengthening families, and promoting community involvement in the protection of children; and WHEREAS, Arkansas is home to twenty-three (23) Court Appointed Special *CRH381* 04/14/2026 10:13:45 AM CRH381 HR1038 Advocate (CASA) programs that serve children in the foster care system by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect; and WHEREAS, CASA volunteers provide vital advocacy by …

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Sponsors

• Jeremy Wooldridge (R, 1) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: READ AND ADOPTED.
2. April 27, 2026: Returned by the Committee Do Pass
3. April 21, 2026: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE MANAGEMENT
4. April 21, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is HR1038?

HR1038 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2026 Fiscal)): TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN ARKANSAS AND TO COMMEND THE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS.

What is the status of HR1038?

Passed both chambers as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: READ AND ADOPTED. (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1038?

Jeremy Wooldridge (R, 1).

Where is the official record for HR1038?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2026F&measureno=HR1038