Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-16-2103. Prohibition--Down Syndrome

(1) A test result indicating Down Syndrome in an unborn child;

(2) A prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome in an unborn child; or

(3) Any other reason to believe that an unborn child has Down Syndrome.

(b)(1) Before performing an abortion, the physician performing the abortion shall ask the pregnant woman if she is aware of any test results, prenatal diagnosis, or any other evidence that the unborn child may have Down Syndrome.

(2) If the pregnant woman knows of any test results, prenatal diagnosis, or any other evidence that the unborn child may have Down Syndrome, the physician who is performing the abortion shall:

(3) When the physician performing the abortion is required to request the medical records of the pregnant women under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, the physician shall not perform an abortion until the physician spends at least fourteen (14) days to obtain the medical records described in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section.