Bills

HB1361 (2017)

Title: Makes Divorce Easier Under Arkansas' Covenant Marriage Law
Summary: This bill effectively negates the Covenant Marriage Act of 2001 by adding emotional abuse as a grounds for divorce and separation. Family Council Action Committee opposes the weakening of marriage and opposed this bill. The House passed the bill by a vote of 69-5. It failed in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Outcome: Failed to Pass

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