On Tuesday the Arkansas Senate passed H.B. 1572 by a vote of 29 to six.
H.B. 1572 is a good, pro-life bill by Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R – Springdale) and Sen. Scott Flippo (R – Mountain Home). The measure previously passed the Arkansas House of Representatives.
As we have written before, H.B. 1572 outlines the informed-consent process for chemical abortion drugs like the RU-486 regimen.
Arkansas’ already has some of the best informed-consent laws for abortion of any state in the country.
However, current laws are geared primarily for surgical abortion procedures. With the rise in chemical abortion drugs like RU-486, Arkansas law needs to address drug-induced abortions as well.
H.B. 1572 will help ensure women get all the facts about chemical abortion — including its risks, its consequences, and its alternatives.
H.B. 1572 will save the lives of unborn children by helping women know their options besides abortion.
The bill now goes to the governor to become law. Read H.B. 1572 Here.
Below is a breakdown of the senate vote on H.B. 1572.
The Following Senators Voted FOR H.B. 1572
- B. Ballinger
- Beckham
- Bledsoe
- Caldwell
- A. Clark
- B. Davis
- J. Dismang
- L. Eads
- J. English
- Flippo
- T. Garner
- Gilmore
- K. Hammer
- J. Hendren
- Hester
- Hickey
- Hill
- Irvin
- M. Johnson
- B. Johnson
- M. Pitsch
- Rapert
- Rice
- B. Sample
- G. Stubblefield
- J. Sturch
- D. Sullivan
- Teague
- D. Wallace
The Following Senators Voted AGAINST H.B. 1572
- L. Chesterfield
- Elliott
- S. Flowers
- K. Ingram
- G. Leding
- C. Tucker