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OK SB764

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Greg Treat

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Exempts pregnant women from criminal penalties for violations of abortion-related statutes and regulations.

  • Permits civil penalties or fines up to $100,000 for violations, with each day of violation constituting a separate violation.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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