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I am thrilled to announce that Arkansas is the most pro-life state in America for the second year in a row! Americans United for Life ranks each state based on state laws protecting those across the human right to life spectrum—the unborn, the elderly, the disabled, and the terminally ill. AUL’s “Life List” honors those states who have made great progress in advancing the human right to life and urges every state to do more.
Arkansas earned its first-place ranking after enacting an impressive 16 life-affirming laws over the course of the 2021 state legislative session. Arkansas is joined by Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Indiana in the top five.
So far this year, 22 states have enacted at least 85 pro-life laws, and there are some big jumps on this year’s Life List. Texas jumped eight spots to #12 after enacting chemical abortion protections and the first Heartbeat Law to take effect. Montana flipped its governor’s mansion in 2020 and moved eleven spots up the Life List to #32 by enacting six impactful laws including born-alive protections, chemical abortion reporting and safety laws, and a gestational age limit on abortion based on the baby’s ability to feel pain.
“This is incredible news,” said Jerry Cox, Family Council President. “Arkansans should be proud of their state legislators for enacting the best laws in the nation when it comes to protecting innocent human life. That’s something to celebrate.”
Congratulations to Arkansas and every state which made a difference this year in the fight for life. With a major U.S. Supreme Court case and midterm elections on the horizon, we look forward to a high energy new year. We invite you to stand alongside us as we advance the human right to life and to make a financial gift to support our work today.
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