Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StateArkansasIntroduced
SR 13: TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN ARKANSAS AND TO COMMEND THE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS.
Jonathan Dismang
SR 13 status: Introduced — Sine Die adjournment (updated Apr 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion95%
Bill summary
What changes
The resolution officially recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commends CASA programs.
Who is affected
CASA volunteers and organizations, and children involved in court proceedings by extension.
Requirements and enforcement
None; the bill imposes no requirements or mandates on agencies or the public.
Costs and funding
None stated.
When it takes effect
Commemoration only; the bill session ended Sine Die without further legislative progress.
Potential benefits
Provides state-level validation and recognition for child abuse prevention efforts and volunteer organizations.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill lacks any substantive policy changes or funding to address the root causes of child abuse.
What is still unknown
Future legislative action on child welfare remains unspecified in this source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases visibility for child abuse prevention
- Formally recognizes volunteer contributions
- Validates the role of CASA programs
Risks
- Resolution is non-binding
- Symbolic act lacks actionable policy
- Provides no new resources to vulnerable populations
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Raises awareness regarding child safety
- Highlights the importance of prevention
- Supports the mission of CASA volunteers
Risks
- Lacks mandatory safety standards
- Does not expand healthcare access
- No funding provided for safety programs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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