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AR HB1076

Bill

Status

Passed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Julie Mayberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires that when mifepristone or other abortion-inducing drugs are used, the initial drug administration must occur in the same room and physical presence of the prescribing physician.

  • Mandates physicians make reasonable efforts to ensure patients return 12-18 days after drug administration for a follow-up visit to confirm pregnancy termination and assess medical condition, with documentation required in medical records.

  • Authorizes the Arkansas State Medical Board to revoke a physician's license if found to have violated the act by performing drug-induced abortions in violation of the statute.

  • Allows women, married fathers of the unborn child, or maternal grandparents to sue for actual and punitive damages against persons who perform or attempt to perform abortions in violation of this section.

  • Protects pregnant women from civil liability for obtaining or possessing mifepristone or abortion-inducing drugs, and allows courts to preserve the anonymity of women receiving abortions in civil proceedings.

Legislative Description

To Regulate The Use Of Certain Drugs Used To Induce An Abortion; And To Provide For Disciplinary Proceedings For Abortions Performed In Violation Of This Act.

Last Action

Notification that HB1076 is now Act 1014

4/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/17/2015
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/3/2015
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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