Section 1-738.3j - Interpretation of actA. Nothing in this act shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion.B. Nothing in this act shall apply to a hospital as defined in Section 1-701 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes which has a dedicated emergency department as defined in 42 CFR 489.24b.Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 1-738.3j
Amended by Laws 2022 , c. 133, s. 2, eff. 4/29/2022.Repealed by Laws 2021 , c. 308, s. 6, eff. on and after the certification of the Attorney General that: 1. The United States Supreme Court overrules the central holding of Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), reaffirmed by Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992), thereby restoring to the State of Oklahoma the authority to prohibit abortion; or 2. An amendment to the United States Constitution is adopted that restores to the State of Oklahoma the authority to prohibit abortion.Added by Laws 2012 , HB 2561, c. 198, §5, eff. 9/1/2012.