Arkansas § 20-16-1404 Determination of post-fertilization age

Arkansas Statutes

§ 20-16-1404 — Determination of post-fertilization age

Arkansas § 20-16-1404

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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-1404 (2026).

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(a)(1) Except in the case of a medical emergency, an abortion shall not be performed or induced or be attempted to be performed or induced unless the physician performing or inducing the abortion has first made a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child or relied upon such a determination made by another physician.

(2)In making such a determination under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the physician shall make such inquiries of the woman and perform or cause to be performed such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician, knowledgeable about the case and the medical conditions involved, would consider necessary to accurately diagnose the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child.

(b)Any physician who purposely, knowingl

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(a) (1) Except in the case of a medical emergency, an abortion shall not be performed or induced or be attempted to be performed or induced unless the physician performing or inducing the abortion has first made a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child or relied upon such a determination made by another physician. (2) In making such a determination under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the physician shall make such inquiries of the woman and perform or cause to be performed such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician, knowledgeable about the case and the medical conditions involved, would consider necessary to accurately diagnose the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child. (b) Any physician who purposely, knowingly, or recklessly fails to conform to any requirement of this section engages in unprofessional conduct under § 17-95-409(a)(2)(D) .