AR HB1589

Prohibits governmental entities in Arkansas from entering into taxpayer resource transactions with abortion providers or their affiliates, with limited exceptions for hospitals, state hospitals, teaching hospitals, and accredited residency programs.

Defines "abortion" as terminating a clinically diagnosable pregnancy with intent to cause fetal death, but excludes procedures to save the mother's life, preserve fetal health, remove dead fetuses, or remove ectopic pregnancies.

Defines "taxpayer resource transaction" as any sale, purchase, lease, donation, or other transaction between a governmental entity and private entity providing value from state or local tax revenue, including certain advocacy or lobbying activities on behalf of abortion providers.

Exempts basic public services including fire and police protection and utilities when provided to abortion providers on the same basis as the general public, and carves out exceptions when federal law conflicts with the prohibition.

Authorizes the Arkansas Attorney General to investigate violations and bring legal actions to enjoin violations of the statute; clarifies that exceptions for hospitals do not permit use of taxpayer funds to pay for abortions.