Arkansas § 5-61-101 - Abortion only by licensed physician.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-61-101 — Abortion only by licensed physician., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-61-101. Abortion only by licensed physician.
It is unlawful for any person to induce another person to have an abortion or to knowingly terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with the purpose to cause fetal death unless the person is a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas. A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a Class D felony. This section does not allow the charging or conviction of a woman with any criminal offense in the death of her own unborn child in utero.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-61-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-61-101 cover?
Section 5-61-101 ("Abortion only by licensed physician.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-61-101?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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