§ 20-16-1203 - Partial-birth abortions prohibited -- Penalty -- Exception. - Arkansas Statutes

20-16-1203. Partial-birth abortions prohibited -- Penalty -- Exception.

(a) (1) Any person who knowingly performs a partial-birth abortion and thereby kills a human fetus is guilty of a Class D felony.

(2) This subsection (a) does not apply to a partial-birth abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.

(b) A female upon whom a partial-birth abortion is performed shall not be prosecuted under this subchapter.