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OK SB834

OK SB834
Abortion; making certain definitions and exceptions relating to abortion uniform. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to abortion; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 861, which relates to crimes and punishments; adding and modifying circumstances under which certain acts are not criminal offenses; listing additional acts that are not criminal offenses; requiring certain reporting of abortion; defining terms; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 509 and 637, which relate to unprofessional conduct by physicians; modifying and adding certain exceptions; requiring certain reporting of abortion; defining terms; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-731.3, which relates to abortion; modifying and adding certain exceptions; requiring certain reporting of abortion; defining terms; amending Section 1, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-731.4), which relates to abortion; adding and modifying definitions; clarifying applicability of certain provision; adding and modifying exceptions to certain prohibition; removing duplicative language; requiring certain reporting of abortion; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-732, which relates to abortion; modifying and adding certain exceptions; removing duplicative language; modifying applicability of certain provisions; making language gender neutral; requiring certain reporting of abortion; defining terms; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-745.2, which relates to definitions used in the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; modifying definitions; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-745.4, which relates to abortion requirements; modifying applicability of certain provision; modifying and adding certain exceptions; requiring certain reporting of abortion; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-745.5, which relates to abortion; modifying applicability of certain provision; amending Section 2, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.32), which relates to definitions used in the Oklahoma Heartbeat Act; updating statutory reference; defining terms; amending Section 3, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.33), which relates to determining presence of fetal heartbeat; clarifying applicability of certain provision; adding and updating statutory references; amending Section 4, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.34), which relates to abortion prohibition if heartbeat detected; clarifying applicability of certain provision; adding and updating statutory references; amending Section 5, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.35), which relates to medical emergency; modifying exception; updating statutory references; adding certain exception; requiring certain reporting of abortion; amending Section 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.51), which relates to definitions; adding and modifying definitions; amending Section 2, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.52), which relates to abortion prohibition; clarifying applicability of certain provision; modifying exceptions; updating statutory references; requiring certain reporting of abortion; requiring abortion performed under certain exceptions to be reported to State Department of Health on certain form; restricting type of information requested; requiring abortion provider to state proper exception and include other required information; requiring Department to compile reported information into annual statistical report; directing certain publication and submission of report; requiring promulgation of certain rules; repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-733 and 1-745.6, which relate to abortion; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill amends several existing state laws related to abortion in Oklahoma. Key provisions include: - Defining "abortion" and clarifying that certain acts like contraception and treatment of infertility are not considered abortions. - Establishing exceptions to prohibitions on abortion, such as in cases of medical emergency, rape, or incest reported to law enforcement. - Requiring abortion providers to report certain abortions performed under the exceptions to the State Department of Health. - Updating definitions and requirements related to the Oklahoma Heartbeat Act and Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. - Repealing two existing abortion-related statutes. - Declaring an emergency to allow the bill to take immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Floor SB834 (3-22-23) (DANIELS) FA1 - SB834 (3-22-23) (DANIELS) FA1 (on 03/22/2023)

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