The proposed legislation, titled the Race Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act, aims to prohibit race-selection abortions in Arkansas. It introduces a new subchapter to the Arkansas Code, defining key terms such as "abortion," "race-selection abortion," and "unborn child." The bill explicitly states that a physician or any individual is prohibited from performing an abortion if it is known that the procedure is being sought solely based on the race of the unborn child. Additionally, it mandates that before an abortion is performed, the physician must inquire about the race of the unborn child and inform the pregnant woman of the prohibition against race-selection abortions.

The bill outlines criminal and civil penalties for violations, categorizing knowingly performing a prohibited abortion as a Class A misdemeanor. It also establishes that a woman who undergoes an abortion in violation of this law will not face criminal or civil liability. Furthermore, the legislation includes provisions for the anonymity of women involved in such cases and allows for civil actions to be initiated by various parties, including the woman herself or her legal guardians. The act will only take effect upon certain conditions being met regarding existing abortion laws in Arkansas.