Sanctity of Human Life – Page 144

Senate Committee Advances Bill Prohibiting Transactions With Abortionists

Mar 22, 2021Jerry CoxAbortion, Current EventsAbortion, Arkansas Legislature, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

*Sen. Ballinger presents H.B. 1589 in committee.*

On Monday the Senate Public Health Committee passed H.B. 1589 on a voice vote.

This good bill by Rep. Harlan Breaux (R – Holiday Island) and Sen. Bob Ballinger (R – Ozark) prohibits government entities, including public schools, in Arkansas from engaging in transactions with abortion providers and affiliates of abortion providers.

Sen. Ballinger presented the bill in committee on Monday.

Only one abortion supporter appeared before the committee to speak against the bill.

H.B. 1589 is a good bill that will help ensure that Arkansas does not spend any taxpayer dollars subsidizing abortionists and their affiliates.

The bill now goes to the entire Arkansas Senate for consideration.

House Committee Advances Pro-Life Ultrasound Bill

Mar 19, 2021Jerry CoxAbortionAbortion, Arkansas Legislature, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

Rep. Cloud and Arkansas Right to Life Director Rose Mimms testify in support of S.B. 85.

On Thursday afternoon the House Public Health Committee approved S.B. 85.

This good bill by Sen. Cecile Bledsoe (R – Rogers) and Rep. Joe Cloud (R – Russellville) requires an abortionist to show an ultrasound image of the unborn baby to the pregnant woman before an abortion.

Currently, Arkansas law says an abortionist must offer to let the woman see the ultrasound image.

Research indicates that some women are less likely to have an abortion once they see an ultrasound image of their unborn child.

That means pro-life bills like S.B. 85 can help further decrease the number of abortions in Arkansas.

Arkansas Right to Life is the chief proponent of this bill, and we fully support their efforts.

S.B. 85 is a good, pro-life bill. It now goes to the full Arkansas House of Representatives for consideration.

Arkansas House Passes Informed-Consent Bill for Abortion Drugs

Mar 18, 2021Jerry CoxAbortionAbortion, Arkansas Legislature, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

On Wednesday the Arkansas House of Representatives passed H.B. 1572 by a vote of 76 to 15.

This good bill by Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R – Springdale) and Sen. Scott Flippo (R – Mountain Home) outlines the informed-consent requirements for chemical abortions in Arkansas.

Arkansas’ current informed-consent laws for abortion are geared primarily for surgical abortion procedures. With the rise in chemical abortion drugs like RU-486, Arkansas law needs to be strengthened to address drug-induced abortion as well as surgical abortion.

H.B. 1572 will help make sure women get all the facts about chemical abortion — including its risks, consequences, and pro-life alternatives.

The bill now goes to the Arkansas Senate. Below is a breakdown of Wednesday’s vote on H.B. 1572.