Bodily autonomy is under attack in Arkansas, so mark your calendars for our upcoming Arkansans for Autonomy SolidARity Day! On Monday, April 8, advocates across the state are uniting to protect and expand bodily autonomy, including reproductive rights, gender-affirming care, and essential health care services.
This is a perfect chance to hear from powerful speakers in the movement and speak directly with your legislators.
Details:
• When: April 8 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)
• Where: Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St, Little Rock, AR 72201
• Parking: You can find metered parking along the streets of Capitol Avenue and 4th Street. Parking is also available at the Department of Finance and Administration building on 7th Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard parking lot.
In partnership with the ACLU of Arkansas, Arkansas Abortion Support Network, Central Arkansas Harm Reduction, Emerge Arkansas, Indivisible, Little Rock Freedom Fund, Progressive Arkansas Women PAC, Queertonomy, and Intransitive, with more partners to come! Interested in joining as a partner organization? Fill out this form.
Legislative Updates: Lawmakers have already passed several harmful bills, especially targeting ballot initiatives and reproductive freedom. Here’s a quick snapshot:
*Note: HB (House Bill), SB (Senate Bill). For a comprehensive overview of each bill, click here.
• New Laws Making Ballot Access Harder: HB 1222, SB 207-2011
• Attacks on Abortion Access: HB 1610 (narrowing exceptions), HB 1781 (restrictive licensing), HB 1551 (criminalizing abortion medication).
• Anti-Trans Legislation: HB 1668, SB 444 – targeting gender-affirming care and trans youth.
These bills are part of a broader effort to silence voters and restrict our rights, and we hope you will join us at our SolidARity Day to help us fight back.
See you at the capitol.
In solidarity,
Maria Morrissey, Esq., she/hers
Director of Legislative Affairs and Organizing