SB2012

Oklahoma SB2012 removes restrictions on prosecuting abortions, updating statutory references.

Oklahoma SB2012 amends the state's abortion laws by removing certain restrictions on prosecution. It updates statutory references and declares an emergency. The bill specifies that it does not authorize the charging or conviction of a woman for the death of her own unborn child and does not prohibit the sale or use of contraceptives. It also provides an affirmative defense if a licensed physician provides medical treatment. The bill aims to clarify and update the legal framework around abortion prosecutions in Oklahoma.