Oklahoma HB1008 amends abortion laws to prioritize the life of a pregnant woman in medical emergencies.
Oklahoma HB1008 modifies abortion laws to redefine "medical emergency" as a condition necessitating abortion to save the life of a pregnant woman. It prioritizes the preservation of both the pregnant woman's and the unborn child's life, allowing abortion if the birth threatens the woman's life. The bill also imposes penalties for performing or attempting an abortion, excluding charges against women for the death of their unborn child. It does not affect the sale or use of contraceptives.
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