House Bill No. 1168 establishes new regulations regarding abortion-inducing drugs in Oklahoma. The bill defines key terms such as "abortion," "abortion-inducing drug," "preventive contraception," "trafficking," and "unborn child." It prohibits the trafficking of abortion-inducing drugs, making it a felony for individuals who knowingly deliver or possess such drugs with the intent to facilitate an unlawful abortion. Penalties for trafficking include fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment for up to ten years.
The bill includes exceptions for pharmacists, manufacturers, and distributors who engage in lawful medical practices, as well as for the use of preventive contraception. It clarifies that the act does not restrict the use, sale, prescription, or administration of preventive contraceptive measures when used according to manufacturer instructions. This legislation aims to regulate the distribution and use of abortion-inducing drugs while ensuring that lawful medical practices are not hindered.