Oklahoma Senate Sends Comprehensive Abortion Bill to Governor Henry
The Oklahoma Senate put the finishing touches on a comprehensive abortion bill and sent the measure to Gov. Brad Henry for his signature. The bill, SB 1878, combines several pro-life measures previously passed by the House to reduce abortions . . .
The bill includes protection for the conscience rights of health care professionals to refuse to participate in abortions, puts more limits in place on the dangerous abortion drug RU 486, and makes sure women are not pressured or forced into having an abortion . . .