Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes further restrictions on abortions.

Highlights:

• Defines fetal heartbeat as “key medical predictor that an unborn child will reach live birth” (63 OK Stat. § 1-745.32(A)(1)).

• Prohibits abortions until fetal heartbeat determined (§ 1-745.34(B)).

• Prohibits abortion if fetal heartbeat detected (§ 1-745.35(A)).

• Establishes exceptions in case of medical emergency (§ 1-745.36(A)).

• Authorizes private civil actions against persons in violation of Act (§ 1-745.39(A)).

• Limits defendant’s ability to defend self when sued (§ 1-745.39(E)).

• Establishes effective date of November 1, 2022 (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes further restrictions on abortions.

Highlights:

• Defines fetal heartbeat as “key medical predictor that an unborn child will reach live birth” (63 OK Stat. § 1-745.32(A)(1)).

• Prohibits abortions until fetal heartbeat determined (§ 1-745.34(B)).

• Prohibits abortion if fetal heartbeat detected (§ 1-745.35(A)).

• Establishes exceptions in case of medical emergency (§ 1-745.36(A)).

• Authorizes private civil actions against persons in violation of Act (§ 1-745.39(A)).

• Limits defendant’s ability to defend self when sued (§ 1-745.39(E)).

• Establishes effective date of November 1, 2022 (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text