HJR 1067 Summary

• Proposes a new Section 38 to Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution to expand the definition of "persons" to include every human being from the beginning of biological development.

• Prohibits the intentional killing of any innocent person with exceptions for birth control and medical treatment for life-threatening physical conditions.

• Includes carve-outs for spontaneous miscarriages and in vitro fertilization that do not result in death.

• Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval and specifies the ballot title and voting format.

• Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.