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Arkansas House Bill HR1015

Arkansas 2022 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HR1015

Introduced
2/14/22  
Refer
2/14/22  

Caption

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Create The Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act Of 2022, Abolish Abortion In Arkansas, And Protect The Lives Of Unborn Children.

Impact

Should HR1015 pass, the bill would significantly alter the state laws related to reproductive rights and medical procedures involving pregnancy. With this bill, performing an abortion, except in extreme cases such as medical emergencies, would result in severe legal consequences, thereby effectively restricting abortion access across the state. This aligns with the Arkansas Constitution's Amendment 68, emphasizing the state's policy to safeguard the life of every unborn child from conception onwards, indicating a strong legislative trend towards personhood for unborn children.

Summary

House Resolution 1015 seeks to introduce the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act of 2022, aimed at abolishing abortion within the state of Arkansas and protecting the lives of unborn children. The bill's introduction is framed around the belief that current laws do not sufficiently protect unborn lives, and it includes provisions that elevate the criminal penalties for performing or attempting an abortion. Specifically, the bill redefines abortion as an unclassified felony, imposing fines and potential imprisonment for violations while ensuring that any medical treatment leading to the accidental death of an unborn child could serve as an affirmative defense against prosecution.

Contention

Notable points of contention around HR1015 involve the question of reproductive rights and women's health. Proponents argue that the bill is necessary to protect the rights of the unborn and challenge prevailing legal precedents such as Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, opponents express concerns regarding the implications for women’s health and the moral considerations of restricting abortion. The bill's emphasis on equating certain historical Supreme Court decisions with contemporary abortion rights raises debates about legality and ethics, framing abortion not only as a public health issue but also as a pivotal civil rights concern.

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Previously Filed As

AR HR1015

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR HR1018

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; And To Amend The Uniform Money Services Act.

AR SR13

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; And To Amend The Uniform Money Services Act.

AR SR5

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business.

AR HR1009

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business.

AR SR16

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR HR1020

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SR17

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HR1017

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; And To Regulate The Impact On Water Usage And The Electric Grid By Blockchain Networks And Digital Asset Mining.

AR SR14

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; And To Regulate The Impact On Water Usage And The Electric Grid By Blockchain Networks And Digital Asset Mining.

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