The "Prevention of Maternal Harm Act of 2025" aims to criminalize coerced abortions, specifically those conducted through fraud using abortion-inducing drugs without the pregnant woman's knowledge or consent. The bill establishes penalties for such actions, including imprisonment for five to ten years and fines ranging from $10,000 to $75,000. If the coerced abortion occurs after three months of gestation, the penalties increase to ten to twenty years of imprisonment and fines between $50,000 and $100,000. Additionally, the bill clarifies that prosecution under this act does not preclude charges for other crimes, such as murder, if the coerced abortion results in the death or serious injury of the woman.
Furthermore, the bill amends Section 2-210 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes to include mifepristone and misoprostol as substances under Schedule IV, which regulates drugs with potential for abuse. This amendment reflects the legislative intent to control the distribution and use of these abortion-inducing medications. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.