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SB 456

Abortion; creating the Abolition of Abortion Act; modifying applicability of provisions related to homicide and wrongful death. Emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dusty Deevers and 1 co-sponsor

Bill reclassifies abortion as homicide in Oklahoma, subjecting providers to criminal liability and potentially affecting access to reproductive healthcare statewide.

Coauthored by Senator McIntosh
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Bill Summary · SB 456

Legislative bill overview

SB 456 proposes to classify abortion as homicide under Oklahoma law, making it subject to the state's existing homicide and wrongful death statutes. The bill would apply these provisions to all stages of pregnancy and create legal liability for abortion providers and potentially others involved in the procedure.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects reproductive rights and criminal law in Oklahoma. It would represent one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation, with potential criminal consequences for doctors, abortion providers, and potentially patients or those assisting them. The bill's passage would likely trigger immediate legal challenges and could impact medical practice throughout the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of liability: Unclear whether patients themselves, family members, or only providers could face homicide charges, creating ambiguity about enforcement
  • Medical exception absence: The bill's applicability to "all stages of pregnancy" may eliminate exceptions for health emergencies, miscarriage management, or ectopic pregnancies, potentially criminalizing standard medical care
  • Constitutional conflict: Direct conflict with current federal constitutional protections and existing Oklahoma law; faces certain legal challenge under constitutional grounds
  • Practical enforcement: Questions about how homicide standards (intent, causation) would apply to abortion in medical contexts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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