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Arkansas SenateHB1946

TO REQUIRE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Failed 14–15Crossed party linesClose

What it does: On the version voted Apr 8, 2025: Requires public schools with grades 6 through 12 to include, from 2025-26, human growth and development instruction with an ultrasound video of early fetal development and an animation of fertilization through birth in classes on human biology, contraception or sexually transmitted diseases. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Roll Call Requested. Five Hands were Seen. Motion Failed.

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The tally

Yes 14 · No 15 · Not voting 5 · Present 1

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting / present
Democrats051
Republicans14104 / 1

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 10 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (35)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.