House passes bill requiring ultrasounds prior to an abortion

 
The Associated Press
Published: March 11, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY - Legislation requiring abortion providers to perform an ultrasound examination on a woman before terminating her pregnancy has passed the Oklahoma House.

The measure by Rep. Lisa Billy of Purcell passed 88-11 and now goes to the state Senate for consideration.

The bill expands on anti-abortion legislation passed in 2006 that required abortion doctors to tell a woman she had a right to a fr...


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