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Introduced
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Passed
03/30/2021
03/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2021
04/05/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT TAXPAYER RESOURCE TRANSACTIONS FOR ABORTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the state of Arkansas from entering into "taxpayer resource transactions" with abortion providers or their affiliates. It defines "taxpayer resource transaction" as any sale, purchase, lease, donation, or other transaction between a government entity and a private entity that provides value derived from tax revenue. The bill includes exceptions for hospitals, state hospitals, teaching hospitals, and accredited residency programs, but specifies that taxpayer funds cannot be used to pay for abortions. The Attorney General is given the authority to investigate and enforce violations of this law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (39)
Bob Ballinger (R)*,
Harlan Breaux (R)*,
Howard Beaty (R),
Mary Bentley (R),
Mark Berry (R),
Stan Berry (R),
Karilyn Brown (R),
Josh Bryant (R),
Joe Cloud (R),
Bruce Coleman (R),
Cameron Cooper (R),
Bruce Cozart (R),
Marsh Davis (R),
Gary Deffenbaugh (R),
Jim Dotson (R),
Charlene Fite (R),
Tony Furman (R),
Delia Haak (R),
Steve Hollowell (R),
Jack Ladyman (R),
Robin Lundstrum (R),
Roger Lynch (R),
Austin McCollum (R),
Richard McGrew (R),
Josh Miller (R),
Jon Milligan (R),
John Payton (R),
Clint Penzo (R),
Jason Rapert (R),
Johnny Rye (R),
Keith Slape (R),
Brandt Smith (R),
Stu Smith (R),
Nelda Speaks (R),
David Tollett (R),
Kendon Underwood (R),
Les Warren (R),
Danny Watson (R),
Richard Womack (R),
Last Action
Notification that HB1589 is now Act 561 (on 04/05/2021)
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