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Arkansas Senate Bill SR16

Arkansas 2022 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SR16

Introduced
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 SR16 be enacted, it would have profound implications for state laws governing abortion. The proposed legislation includes severe criminal penalties for performing abortions, rendering it an unclassified felony with potential fines of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for up to 10 years. However, it makes exemptions for medical emergencies to safeguard the life of the pregnant woman. The bill reflects a strong legislative intent to protect unborn lives, nesting within a broader movement that seeks to challenge existing federal rulings on abortion, such as Roe v. Wade, through local legislation.

Summary

Senate Resolution 16 (SR16) is a proposed measure in Arkansas that aims to establish the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act of 2022. This act seeks to abolish abortion within the state and to enact legal provisions aimed at protecting the lives of unborn children. The measure explicitly states that life begins at conception and sets forth to reinforce this position through a series of legislative declarations. By doing so, it intends to align Arkansas laws with what its proponents view as moral and ethical standards surrounding the rights of unborn children.

Contention

SR16 can be expected to spur significant debate both within the Arkansas legislature and across the nation. Proponents argue that the bill serves not only to protect the unborn but also to instigate a legal challenge to longstanding federal abortion precedents, creating a potentially historic moment in the state's legal landscape. Opponents, however, may view this bill as an infringement on women's rights and a direct challenge to their autonomy over reproductive health decisions. The nature of the contention focuses heavily on the contrasting views of life's beginnings, women's rights, and the scope of state power in regulating health-related matters.

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 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 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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AR HR1015

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.

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Relating to the administration and funding of and eligibility for the child health plan, medical assistance, and other programs.

AR HR1013

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Create The Arkansas Human Heartbeat And Human Life Civil Justice Act To Save The Lives Of Unborn Children And Protect The Health Of Women Through Civil Liability.

AR SR13

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Enact The Arkansas Human Heartbeat And Human Life Civil Justice Act To Save The Lives Of Unborn Children And Protect The Health Of Women Through Civil Liability.

AR SR12

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Create The Arkansas Human Heartbeat And Human Life Civil Justice Act To Save The Lives Of Unborn Children And Protect The Health Of Women Through Civil Liability.