Oklahoma Senator Bullard Champions Bill to Felonize Abortion Pill Trafficking as Senate Committee Passes HB 1168

In a move that's sparked a wave of reactions across Oklahoma, Senator David Bullard has successfully pushed a bill through the Senate Health and Human Services Committee that targets the trafficking of abortion pills. As reported by the Oklahoma State Senate, House Bill 1168 is set to make it a felony to deliver or possess with intent to deliver abortion-inducing drugs, like mifepristone and misoprostol, under circumstances that suggest they'll be used for an illegal abortion.

Under Bullard's bill, delivery services and individuals alike could be prosecuted if found to be involved in the distribution of these medications for the purposes outlined. In a statement declaring his stance, Bullard did not mince words. "This legislation is crucial to protecting unborn lives and saving young women from the dangerous medical and mental health risks associated with abortion-inducing drugs," he explained. These penalties, which include up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000, are on par with those for performing an illegal abortion.

Oklahoma Senator Bullard Champions Bill to Felonize Abortion Pill