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AR SB138
Bill
Status
3/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Missy Irvin
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AI Summary
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 20-9-302(a)(1) requirement that clinics, health centers, and other facilities performing abortions must be licensed by the Department of Health.
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Maintains prohibition on hospitals performing abortions except to save the life of the pregnant woman in a medical emergency.
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 19-6-301(132) which authorized special revenue collection from abortion clinic license fees.
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Declares an emergency, citing the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision (June 24, 2022) that overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
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Became effective immediately upon Governor approval on February 27, 2023.
Legislative Description
To Repeal The Licensing Requirement Of Clinics And Health Centers In Which A Pregnancy Of A Woman Known To Be Pregnant Is Willfully Terminated Or Aborted; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB138 is now Act 162
3/1/2023