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AR HB1670
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ashley Hudson
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 5-61-304(a) under the Arkansas Human Life Protection Act to add an exception allowing abortion when pregnancy results from incest with a report filed to law enforcement or prosecuting attorney's office.
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Amends Arkansas Code § 5-61-404(a) under the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act with identical language adding the incest exception.
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The incest exception requires that a report alleging incest (§ 5-26-202) or sexual assault of a minor has been filed with law enforcement or a prosecuting attorney's office.
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Maintains existing exception to save the life of a pregnant woman in a medical emergency in both acts.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Arkansas Human Life Protection Act And The Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act To Add An Exception For A Pregnancy That Is The Result Of Incest.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023