Taxpayer resource transaction prohibited

Ark. Code Ann. § 25-1-602 — under General Provisions.

Ark. Code Ann. § 25-1-602

(a) Except as provided by subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a governmental entity may not enter into a taxpayer resource transaction with an abortion provider or an affiliate of an abortion provider.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a taxpayer resource transaction that is subject to a federal law in conflict with subsection (a) of this section as determined and confirmed in writing by the Attorney General.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:(1) A hospital licensed under the laws of this state;(2) A state hospital;(3) A teaching hospital of a public or private institution of higher education; or(4) An accredited residency program providing training to resident physicians.

(1) A hospital licensed under the laws of this state;

(2) A state hospital;

(3) A teaching hospital of a public or private institution of higher education; or

(4) An accredited residency program providing training to resident physicians.

(d) Subsection (c) of this section shall not permit the use of taxpayer funds to pay for an abortion.