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OK HB1361

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Randon Grau

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires parents providing consent for a minor's abortion to present government-issued ID and written documentation proving they are the lawful parent, with a notarized statement initialed on each page

  • Mandates judicial waiver petitions be filed in the district court of the county where the pregnant minor resides, rather than any court of competent jurisdiction

  • Permits courts to require pregnant minors seeking judicial bypass to undergo a confidential evaluation and counseling session with a State Department of Health mental health professional before the hearing

  • Establishes specific factors courts must consider when assessing a minor's maturity for judicial bypass, including work experience, financial independence, travel history, and intellectual ability to understand options

  • Creates a detailed State Department of Health consent form requiring minors to initial acknowledgments that the abortion will end pregnancy and result in death of the unborn child, and that they are not being coerced

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; parental notice and consent requirements prior to abortion; effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/14/2013

5/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/21/2013
Public Health2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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