Arkansas

Arkansas's state Senate passed a bill on Monday that would prohibit abortion providers from participating in sex education programs in public schools.

Late last week, the Arkansas House passed a bill that will protect teachers from repercussions if they refuse to use a transgender student's preferred name or pronouns.

On Tuesday, Arkansas became the first state to ban gender transition procedures for children and teens when legislators overrode a veto of a bill by the governor.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), recently vetoed a bill prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth under the age of 18 without parental consent.

A bill banning transgender treatments for youth is heading to the Arkansas governor's desk to be signed. If signed, Arkansas will become the first state in the U.S. to prohibit transgender treatments for minors.

Arkansas' governor recently signed a bill into law protecting the religious rights of physicians and healthcare organizations.

On Thursday, Arkansas' governor signed a bill into law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports.

Members of the Satanic Temple have filed a suit against the state of Arkansas over a Ten Commandments monument that was erected on the state capital's property. The Satanic Temple is arguing that if the Ten Commandments monument is left to stand, then a statue of Baphomet should also be erected on the property.

On Tuesday, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a bill into law that bans most abortions in the state and that supporters hope will lead to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning its landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

This week, a bill that limits the governor’s power to close churches and that broadens religious liberty protections for houses of worship became law in Arkansas.