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This bill, known as the "Sex Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act," aims to ban abortions performed solely based on the sex of the unborn child. The bill includes legislative findings that sex-selection abortions predominantly target female fetuses and can lead to societal imbalances, as well as increased health risks for women undergoing later-term abortions. The bill requires physicians to inquire about the sex of the fetus and inform patients of the prohibition on sex-selection abortions before performing the procedure. It also establishes criminal and civil penalties for violations, including suspension or revocation of a physician's medical license, and provides legal protections for women who undergo such prohibited abortions.

Health and Social Services

http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB1434