Oklahoma

The Oklahoma legislature's regular session runs from February 02, 2009 to May 29, 2009. At the end of this legislative session, bills may carry over to the following year for consideration.

Anti-Choice Legislation Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - Anti-Choice Insurance Prohibition for Abortion

Pro-Choice Legislation Emergency Contraception - Pro-Choice Guaranteed Access to Prescriptions Insurance Coverage for Contraception

Anti-Choice Legislation Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - Anti-Choice Bill Number: OK  HJR  1009 Summary: Resolution opposing the federal Freedom of Choice Act, which makes the protections of Roe v. Wade permanent in state law, even if Roe is overturned or further limited by the courts. Sponsor: Kern (R) Introduced: 02/02/2009 Last Action: Passed House Last Action Date: 03/12/2009 Insurance Prohibition for Abortion Bill Number: OK  S  14 Summary: Prohibits private companies and insurers from offering insurance coverage of abortion. Sponsor: Wilson (D) Introduced: 02/02/2009 Last Action: Introduced

Pro-Choice Legislation Emergency Contraception - Pro-Choice Bill Number: OK  S  477 Summary: Ensures that sexual assault victims receive information about and access to emergency contraception (EC). Sponsor: Adelson (D) Introduced: 02/02/2009 Last Action: Introduced Guaranteed Access to Prescriptions Bill Number: OK  S  264 Summary: Requires a pharmacy or pharmacist to fill valid prescriptions. Sponsor: Wilson (D) Introduced: 02/02/2009 Last Action: Introduced Insurance Coverage for Contraception Bill Number: OK  S  495 Summary: Requires health insurance plans that provide prescription drug benefits to cover contraceptives Sponsor: Rice (D) Introduced: 02/02/2009 Last Action: Introduced Bill Number: OK  S  494 Summary: Requires health insurance plans that provide prescription drug benefits to cover contraceptives. Sponsor: Johnson C (D) Introduced: 02/02/2009 Last Action: Introduced

This information was last updated on 10/28/2009

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