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The only exception allowed by the new law is if the mother's life is at risk.
Additionally, the child's mother will not face these legal penalties under
this law. Only those who commit the abortion can be charged.
Those found guilty of committing an abortion can be punished with up to 10
years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
“I promised Oklahomans that I would sign every pro-life bill that hits my desk
and that’s what we’re doing today,” Stitt
said at the signing ceremony. “As governor, I represent all 4 million Oklahomans, and they
overwhelmingly support protecting life in the state of Oklahoma. We want
Oklahoma to be the most pro-life state in the country. We want to outlaw
abortion in the state of Oklahoma.”
Stitt continued, “Attorney General John O'Connor and I know this bill will be
challenged immediately by liberal activists from the coast, who always seem to
want to come in and dictate... our way of life here in the state of Oklahoma.
The most important thing is to take a stand and protect the unborn...”
The new law is scheduled to take effect this summer, but it will likely be
challenged long before then. Pro-life Oklahomans are hoping that the Supreme
Court soon overturns Roe v. Wade in its upcoming
Dobbs v. Jackson decision.
