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OK SB764
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a felony offense for persons who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violate provisions of Section 1-729a et seq. of Title 63 or related rules and regulations.
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Exempts pregnant women from criminal penalties for violations of abortion-related statutes and regulations.
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Permits civil penalties or fines up to $100,000 for violations, with each day of violation constituting a separate violation.
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Authorizes the Attorney General and district attorneys to enforce collection of civil penalties and allows courts to award damages including compensation for emotional, physical, and psychological harm; attorney fees; litigation costs; and punitive damages.
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Directs the State Board of Health to promulgate rules implementing the act, with an effective date of November 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Abortion; establishing felony for certain acts; providing exemptions. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/7/2017