Near-total abortion ban, no exceptions for rape or incest
Enacted5/10
Arkansas · Arkansas SB 6 (trigger law) · Effective Jun 24, 2022
Impact 5/10
Arkansas's trigger law banning abortion in virtually all circumstances took effect after Dobbs. No exceptions for rape or incest, only to save the life of the mother.
Reproductive rightsYoung adults (18-30)Working-age adultsWomenLow-incomePregnant people
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