Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt will speak in Washington, DC. On Wednesday, Stitt signed a bill banning almost all abortions after “fertilization”, making it the most restrictive abortion law in the country.
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said on Wednesday Prohibits almost all abortions After “fertilization” The most restrictive abortion method domestic.
The State LawTakes effect immediately and allows abortion only if the life of a pregnant woman is at stake, or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest reported to law enforcement agencies.
It’s also similar Texas law This allows you to file a civil suit against anyone engaged in procedural assistance or betting.
“I promised Oklahoma to sign all the pro-life bills I came across at my desk as governor. I’m proud to keep that promise today,” said his second term as governor. The Republican Stit you’re looking for is Said in a statement.. “From the moment life begins with conception, when we, as humans, have a responsibility to do everything we can to protect the life of the baby and the life of the mother.”
Planned parent-child relationship with the Reproductive Rights Center Said on wednesday They will sue Oklahoma over the new law.
Stitt previously signed a bill banning abortion when heart activity is detected. About 6 weeks.. Due to this ban, four abortion clinics in the state rejected patients. NBC News I reported this month.
Last month, Stitt signed a bill to make it. felony Perform an abortion. This measure will come into effect this year.
A few weeks after the majority leak written by Judge Samuel Alito showed that the Supreme Court was ready to overturn, Stitt signed the latest bill. Roe v. Wade.. The decision may be made in late June or early July.
Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights Center, said in a statement Wednesday, “We are seeing the beginning of a domino effect that will spread throughout the South and Midwest if Law falls.” rice field.
“The ban on abortion after six weeks wasn’t extreme enough for Oklahoma lawmakers. The goal of the anti-abortion movement is to make no one accessible to abortion for any reason,” she said. rice field. “Currently, Oklahoma patients are in a state of turmoil and horror, which will intensify as the surrounding states also block access.”
