Oklahoma Lawmakers Have Passed A Near-Total Abortion Prohibition

Oklahoma Lawmakers Have Passed A Near-Total Abortion Prohibition

Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a bill that would prohibit abortions in the state almost entirely.

The measure would make it illegal to conduct an abortion almost all of the time, with the exception of when it is necessary to "save the life of a pregnant woman in a medical emergency."

Medical professionals who are found guilty under the laws face fines of up to $100,000 (£76,505) and a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail.

It comes as the Supreme Court of the United States considers a lawsuit that might invalidate abortion rights in the United States later this year.

The law was submitted to the governor's office by 70 votes to 14 in Oklahoma's House of Representatives, where Republicans have a supermajority.

The bill will be presented to state Governor Kevin Stitt for his approval. Any measure that restricts abortion rights will be signed into law by the Republican.

The bill's author, Republican Rep. Jim Olsen, said he was "thrilled" by its passing and that it might save "many lives of newborns."

Pro-choice groups, on the other hand, say the bill is a devastating blow to women, noting that it comes after the state became a popular destination for women seeking abortions after Texas passed extremely restrictive laws last year.

"Now, Oklahomans may find themselves in a situation where they have no place to go in their state to get this fundamental health care."

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