Rep. Wilkins Files Obamacare Abortion Opt-Out Legislation

Rep. Butch Wilkins has filed legislation to opt Arkansas out of paying for abortions under Obamacare.

HB1100 would ensure no public funds would be used to pay for an abortion under Obamacare’s state health insurance exchanges.

We look forward to working with lawmakers and our friends at Arkansas Right to Life to ensure Arkansans’ tax dollars do not go to subsidize procedures that violate their deeply-held convictions about the sanctity of human life.

Rep. Harris Files Bill Extending Child Abuse Protections to Unborn

Representative Justin Harris (R – District 91) has filed a bill to protect unborn children by allowing doctors to report cases of suspected child abuse against the unborn to the Child Abuse Hotline.

According to HB 1098,

A medical professional involved in the care of a pregnant woman shall contact the Child Abuse Hotline regarding suspected abuse of an unborn child.

The Child Abuse Hotline shall accept a report of abuse to an unborn child if the reporter is a medical professional.

You can read the bill here.