SB307

Senate Bill 307 establishes the 'Monument to Unborn Children Display Act' in Arkansas. The bill provides for the creation and placement of a monument on the Arkansas State Capitol grounds to commemorate unborn children aborted between 1973 and 2022. It creates the 'Monument to Unborn Children Display Fund' to hold private donations used to cover the costs of design, construction, and maintenance. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of State to oversee the selection of the monument's design and artist, in consultation with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission and input from pro-life groups. The bill explicitly mandates that the initial construction and placement of the monument be funded by private entities rather than state funds. Additionally, the legislation provides procedures for the Attorney General to defend the monument against potential legal or constitutional challenges.