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SB 368 (protection for contraception)

Monday, April 24, 2023

SB368 (a bill to ensure protection for contraception) will be heard by the House today. Contraception could be the next battleground; it is already being restricted in some states.

With Oklahoma's strict abortion ban, it is essential that Oklahomans' right to contraception be preserved. Reminder: contraception (even Plan B, the "morning after" pill) PREVENTS pregnancy; it doesn't terminate it.

Please reach out to your lawmaker today and encourage them to vote YES on SB 368. 

You can find your Representative HERE!

By: Jessica Garvin of the Senate and Toni Hasenbeck of the House

Current Status: SB368 ENGR.PDF (state.ok.us)

SB 287 (criminalizes abortion)

Summary: Removes section that prohibits charging or conviction with criminal offense. Authorizes the charging and conviction of a woman with a criminal offense in connection with the death of her own unborn child.

Introduction: “An Act relating to abortion; amending Section 1, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-731.4), which relates to prohibition of abortion; removing certain restriction on prosecution; and declaring an emergency.”

By: Warren Hamilton of the Senate

Current Status: SB287 INT.PDF (state.ok.us)

SB 402 (Redefines Abortion)

Summary: Removes section that prohibits charging or conviction with criminal offense. Removes language protecting the mother of an aborted fetus from being prosecuted, and outlines certain enforcement requirements.

Introduction: “An Act relating to abortion; creating the Prenatal Equal Protection Act; providing short title; stating purpose of act; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 652 and 691, which relate to crimes and punishments; modifying applicability of provisions relating to assault and battery with deadly weapon and homicide; making certain conduct justifiable; specifying applicability of certain provisions; amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1053, which relates to wrongful death; modifying applicability of certain provisions; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-738.3f, which relates to civil actions; modifying applicability of section; making act prospective; providing for codification; providing for noncodification; and declaring an emergency. “

By: Warren Hamilton of the Senate

Current Status: SB402 INT.PDF (state.ok.us)

SB 731 (Redefines Abortion)

Summary: Defines and removes all exceptions.

Introduction: “An Act relating to abortion; amending Section 2, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.32) and Section 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 1-745.51), which relate to definitions; adding and modifying definitions of abortion; and providing an effective date. “

By: Nathan Dahm of the Senate

Current Status: SB731 INT.PDF (state.ok.us)

EMAIL SCRIPT (SB 287, SB 402 and SB 731)

Who To Contact Today:

Senate Health and Human Services Committee

Paul Rosino, Chair | paul.rosino@oksenate.gov

John Haste, Vice Chair | john.haste@oksenate.gov

Subject:

SB 287, SB 402 and SB 731

Body:

Dear Senator _________, 

My name is _________. I wanted to send you a quick email expressing my concerns over SB 287, SB 402 and SB 731. This legislation increases divisions and panders to a small radicalized base. I am appealing to you to consider some of the consequences of such legislation. 

Oklahoma already has the most restrictive abortion laws in the country and the highest rate of incarcerating women all at a cost to Oklahoma taxpayers, families and communities. These bills are an example of government overreach into medical decisions that should made between a physician and their patient.  

I am asking you not to hear any of these bills in the Senate Health and Human Services committee this session. 

Thank you for your time and consideration. I would love the opportunity to further discuss women's health care with you. 

You can contact me via email at _________ or call me at _________. 

Respectfully,

_________

Email Script (15-Week Access)

Who To Contact Today:

Locate your representative, then take this template and use it to start a conversation with them.

Template:

Dear (Representative), 

My name is ________ and I am a constituent of yours here in Oklahoma. I wanted to reach out and introduce myself and congratulate you on your recent election win. I look forward to working with you on several key issues concerning Oklahomans.

Women's reproductive rights were already heavily regulated in Oklahoma prior to the Dobbs decision. Since then we have continued to see extreme legislation passed in our State. I am appealing to you to consider some of the consequences of such laws and although we don’t necessarily agree on everything, that you support access to life saving procedures in the rare cases they are needed. Would you support Senator Lindsey Graham’s Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act? That would impose a 15-week abortion ban nationwide that includes exceptions in cases of rape, incest or medical emergencies. 

(Insert your story, if you wish. Personal stories are imperative)

Thank you for your time and consideration. I would love the opportunity to further discuss women's health care with you. 

Sincerely,

__________