Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill to implement the nation’s strictest abortion ban. The ban that begins at fertilization blocks most abortions.
Author: Carmen Forman, Oklahoman
Oklahoma lawmakers pass nation’s most restrictive abortion law
Oklahoma is poised to implement the strictest anti-abortion law in the nation after lawmakers passed a Texas-style ban that begins at conception.
Performing an abortion in Oklahoma would be a felony under GOP bill heading to Gov. Kevin Stitt for his signature
The bill, SB 612, would make performing abortions a felony, punishable by up to 10 years or fines up to $100,000. Opponents call it unconstitutional.
Oklahoma inmate Julius Jones won’t be executed after governor grants clemency, reduces sentence
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt reduced Julius Jones’ sentence from death row to life in prison with no parole, canceling Thursday’s execution.
New Oklahoma law protects drivers ‘fleeing from a riot’ who hit protesters
The bill is just one of a handful of Republican-backed proposals introduced in the Oklahoma Legislature this year aimed at cracking down on protests.
Despite NCAA warning, Oklahoma House moves to limit transgender athletes in female sports
The NCAA Board of Governors warned state lawmakers that limiting transgender sports participation
could result in the loss of championship events.