LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas’ governor has signed into law a measure that
would ban abortion in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its landmark
1973 ruling legalizing the procedure nationwide.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s office says the Republican on Tuesday signed the
legislation, making Arkansas the fifth state with a “trigger” abortion ban on
the books. The majority-Republican Legislature gave the bill final approval last
week.
The proposal would ban all abortions, except for medical emergencies, if the
nation’s high court overturns the Roe v. Wade decision.
Also Tuesday, a House panel endorsed a proposal that would ban most abortions
18 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy. That proposal now heads to the full House for
a vote.
Arkansas already bans abortion 20 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy.
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