SB1657

Abortion; prohibiting manufacture or provision of abortion-inducing drugs; authorizing certain qui tam actions. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1657 prohibits the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs within the state, allowing enforcement through qui tam actions.

Oklahoma SB1657 defines "abortion-inducing drug" as any medicine or substance intended to terminate a pregnancy, excluding certain medical uses. The bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, mailing, transport, delivery, prescribing, or possession of these drugs within Oklahoma. Exceptions include drugs used for medical purposes such as treating ectopic pregnancies or removing dead fetuses. The bill allows enforcement through qui tam actions, where relators can seek damages, costs, and attorney fees.

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Current
Health and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Daniels