SR 24 Summary

• Recognizes the importance and positive impact of pregnancy resource centers in Arkansas that serve women, men, and families facing unplanned pregnancies.

• Notes that more than 2,500 pregnancy resource centers across the United States provide free services including pregnancy tests, peer counseling, ultrasounds, childbirth classes, adoption referrals, and prenatal information.

• Strongly supports pregnancy resource centers and commends the work of their volunteers and staff in providing compassionate, confidential services.

• Encourages federal and state government agencies to provide assistance for medical equipment and abstinence education to pregnancy resource centers without compromising their mission or religious integrity.

• Directs copies of the resolution be distributed to each pregnancy resource center in Arkansas, the Governor, the President of the United States, and congressional leadership.