§ 20-16-1801. Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act”.

§ 20-16-1802. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Abortion” means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device: (A) To terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with an intention other than to: (i) Increase the probability of a live birth; (ii) Preserve the life or health […]

§ 20-16-1803. Ban on dismemberment abortion

(a) A person shall not purposely perform or attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion and thereby kill an unborn child unless it is necessary to prevent a serious health risk to the pregnant woman. (b) (1) A person who is accused of violating subsection (a) of this section may seek a hearing before the Arkansas […]

§ 20-16-1804. Civil remedies — Attorney’s fees

(a) (1) A cause of action for injunctive relief against a person who has purposely violated this subchapter may be maintained by: (A) The woman who receives or attempted to receive a dismemberment abortion in violation of this subchapter; (B) A person who is the spouse, parent, or legal guardian of the woman who receives […]

§ 20-16-1805. Criminal penalty

A person who violates § 20-16-1803(a) commits a Class D felony.

§ 20-16-1806. Protection of privacy in court proceedings

(a) In a civil proceeding or action brought under this subchapter, the court shall determine whether the anonymity of a woman who received or attempted to receive a dismemberment abortion shall be preserved from public disclosure without her written consent. (b) (1) Upon determining that the anonymity of a woman who received or attempted to […]

§ 20-16-1807. Construction

This subchapter does not: (1) Create or recognize a right to abortion; (2) Create or recognize a right to a particular method of abortion; or (3) Make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful under any law of this state.