This bill establishes new legal protections for pregnancy centers in Oklahoma, defining terms related to abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, contraception, and pregnancy centers themselves. It prohibits state and local agencies from requiring these centers to perform or refer for abortions, provide abortion-inducing drugs or contraception, or promote such services in any way. Additionally, the bill ensures that pregnancy centers can offer a range of services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting without interference from governmental entities, including the ability to provide pre- and post-natal resources and medical care.
The legislation also provides a mechanism for civil action against any violations, allowing affected pregnancy centers to seek damages, including a minimum of $10,000, along with attorney fees. It emphasizes the severability of its provisions, meaning that if any part is found invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.