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AR HB1880

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds exceptions to Arkansas abortion prohibitions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, requiring a report filed with law enforcement or a prosecuting attorney's office

  • Permits abortion in cases of fetal abnormality incompatible with life

  • Expands the "medical emergency" definition to include conditions threatening the pregnant woman's health, not just life-threatening situations

  • Removes the requirement that endangering conditions be solely "physical," broadening the scope of qualifying medical emergencies

  • Amends both the Arkansas Human Life Protection Act and the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act with identical exception provisions

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Human Life Protection Act And The Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act To Add Certain Exceptions.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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