a state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee.

Fact Sheet:

What it means for women seeking abortion:

Before a woman can receive an abortion she must now be told, by telephone or in person, by a physician who is to perform the abortion, by a referring physician or by an agent of either physician, prior to and in no event on the same day as the abortion, the following information:

• The name of the physician who will perform the abortion.
• The medical risks associated with the particular abortion procedure to be employed.
• The probable gestational age of the fetus at the time the abortion is to be performed.
• The medical risks associated with carrying the fetus to term.

Before a woman can receive an abortion she must now be informed, by telephone or in person, by the physician who is to perform the abortion, by a referring physician or by an agent of either physician, additional information:

• That medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care.
• That the father is liable to assist in the support of her child, even if he has offered to pay for the abortion.
• That she has the option to review the printed or electronic materials provided by the state of Arkansas that describe the fetus and list agencies that offer alternatives to abortion.

A person who knowingly or recklessly performs or attempts to perform a termination of a pregnancy in violation of this act shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Arkansas State Medical Board.