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AR HB1032

The Arkansas Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act.


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Introduced
12/05/2016
In Committee
01/25/2017
Crossed Over
01/17/2017
Passed
01/26/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/27/2017

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

The Arkansas Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act.

AI Summary

This bill, the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act, bans a specific type of abortion procedure known as "dismemberment abortion" unless necessary to prevent a serious health risk to the pregnant woman. It defines "dismemberment abortion" and provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. The bill also includes provisions to protect the privacy of women who receive or attempt to receive such abortions, and clarifies that it does not create a right to abortion or a particular method of abortion.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (37)

Last Action

Notification that HB1032 is now Act 45 (on 01/27/2017)

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