An Arkansas Senate Committee has advanced a bill that would require those seeking an abortion to know about the resources available to them in an attempt to reduce the rate of abortion in the state.
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor committee approved House Bill 1195, by a voice vote on Wednesday.
House Bill 1195, or the "Every Mom Matters Act," would require a person seeking an abortion to first receive a "resource access assistance offer," which according to the bill, consists of a care agent informing the person the availability of pregnancy program services, care plan coordination services as well as other services.
Sen. Bob Ballinger, R-Ozark and Rep. Jim Dotson, R-Bentonville, presented the bill to the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday.
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