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AR HB1301

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Clowney

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-61-304(a) under the Arkansas Human Life Protection Act to permit abortion when there is a fetal abnormality incompatible with life, in addition to the existing exception for medical emergencies that threaten the pregnant woman's life.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-61-404(a) under the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act with identical language to permit abortion for fetal abnormalities incompatible with life or to save the life of a pregnant woman in a medical emergency.

  • Adds "or in the case of a fetal abnormality incompatible with life" as an exception to the general prohibition on abortion in both statutes.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Human Life Protection Act And The Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act To Exclude An Abortion In The Case Of A Fetal Abnormality Incompatible With Life.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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