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OK SB1778
OK SB1778Abortion; establishing certain crime and penalty; authorizing certain prosecution by the Attorney General. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to abortion; establishing certain crime; providing certain exclusion; providing and precluding certain affirmative defenses; granting certain authority to the Attorney General; providing penalty; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the crime of "abortion trafficking" in Oklahoma, which is defined as intentionally procuring or obtaining an abortion for a pregnant, unemancipated minor without the consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. The bill grants the state Attorney General the authority to prosecute such cases if the local district attorney refuses to do so. The penalty for this crime is imprisonment for two to five years. The bill also includes an emergency clause, indicating it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1778&Session=2400 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1778%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1778%20INT.PDF |
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