The Arkansas House has approved a bill that would criminalize the killing of a fetus from the moment of conception.
The bill now goes back to the Senate to approve an amendment adding additional exemptions, such as fetal deaths resulting from contraceptives or reproductive technology.
Supporters say the bill would make it easier to prosecute criminal cases involving the death of a pregnant woman.
Abortion rights advocates have said they're concerned the bill would lay the groundwork for further abortion restrictions in the state.