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AR HB1180
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Bentley
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AI Summary
- Public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools must incorporate human growth and development education into health and safety courses beginning no later than fifth grade
- Required instruction must include a high-definition ultrasound video of at least 3 minutes showing fetal brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs, plus the "Meet Baby Olivia" video developed by Live Action depicting fertilization through birth
- School-based health clinics offering sex education must include the same ultrasound and "Meet Baby Olivia" video requirements alongside existing sexual abstinence instruction
- Funds cannot be used for abortion referrals in school-based health clinic sex education programs
- The Attorney General may bring civil actions for injunctive relief and damages against persons or entities that violate these requirements, acting on behalf of Arkansas residents
Legislative Description
To Create The Baby Olivia Act.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/6/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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