Abortion; prohibiting manufacture or provision of abortion-inducing drugs; authorizing certain qui tam actions. Emergency.
SB 1657 prohibits manufacturing, distributing, or providing abortion-inducing drugs (like mifepristone or misoprostol) in Oklahoma, except for specific medical uses such as treating ectopic pregnancies, life-threatening conditions, or miscarriages. It exempts hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare providers acting within certain medical exceptions. The law can only be enforced through private lawsuits (qui tam actions) filed by citizens, not by state authorities or prosecutors. This directly affects healthcare providers, pharmacies, and anyone handling these drugs in Oklahoma, with strict limits on permitted uses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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Julie Daniels
RRepublican
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