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‘A target on Roe v. Wade ’: Oklahoma bill making it a felony to perform abortions waits for governor’s decision
By Mark Berman
May 20 at 2:09 PM
Oklahoma bill would make performing abortions a felony
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Here’s what you need to know about a piece of legislation passed in the Oklahoma House and Senate May 19 that would make it illegal for doctors to perform abortions that weren’t necessary to save the life of the mother. (Sarah Parnass/The Washington Post)
Lawmakers in Oklahoma approved a bill Thursday that would make performing abortions a felony and revoke the medical licenses of most physicians who assist in such procedures.