Oklahoma Legislature Passes Nation’s Most Restrictive Abortion Ban

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks after signing into law a pro-life bill in Oklahoma City, Okla., on April 12, 2022. Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo

Oklahoma lawmakers on May 19 approved what would be the nation’s most restrictive ban on abortion if Gov. Kevin Stitt signs the measure into law.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 4327 in a 73–16 vote; the state Senate approved the measure in April by a margin of 35–10.