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Posted: Apr 27, 2021 7:13 AMUpdated: Apr 27, 2021 7:13 AM

Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs Three Anti-Abortion Bills Into law

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Tom Davis

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed three anti-abortion bills into law.

Stitt announced on Twitter that he signed bills Monday requiring physicians who perform abortions to be certified in obstetrics; adding performing abortions to the list of unprofessional conduct by doctors; and prohibiting abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected.

The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights has successfully sued to overturn numerous anti-abortion bills in Oklahoma and says it's considering all options to ensure the laws don't take effect.

Stitt says he also signed a bill to make Oklahoma a so-called Second Amendment Sanctuary State. The bill declares any attempt to confiscate or buy back firearms to be unconstitutional.


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