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AR HB1551
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offense of "coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud" for knowingly administering abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent with intent to cause an abortion
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Defines "abortion-inducing drugs" to include mifepristone, RU-486, Mifeprex, Cytotec, misoprostol, and methotrexate, as well as any other substance used with intent to cause abortion
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Excludes from the definition drugs prescribed for other medical purposes (such as chemotherapy) and contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, or methotrexate used for ectopic pregnancy
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Classifies violation as a Class B felony upon conviction
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Allows additional prosecution under other criminal statutes if the offense causes death or bodily injury to the pregnant woman or unborn child
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Criminal Abortion; And To Create The Offense Of Coerced Criminal Abortion By Means Of Fraud.
Last Action
Notification that HB1551 is now Act 485
4/8/2025