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AR HB1834

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Elevates criminal penalty for intentional, knowing, or reckless violations of the Abortion-Inducing Drugs Safety Act from Class A misdemeanor to Class D felony
  • Allows women and fathers of unborn children to bring civil actions for actual and punitive damages against persons who violate the Act
  • Authorizes injunctive relief actions against violators, which may be brought by the affected woman, her spouse/parent/guardian, prosecuting attorney, or Attorney General
  • Provides that pregnant women cannot be held civilly liable for drug-induced abortions performed on them
  • Awards reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs and to defendants whose cases are found frivolous and brought in bad faith

Legislative Description

To Amend The Abortion Inducing Drugs Safety Act To Increase The Criminal Penalties And Clarify The Civil Penalties.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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