Oklahoma Senate passes Personhood Act, saying life begins at conception

 
BY MEGAN ROLLAND mrolland@opubco.com
Published: February 16, 2012

The first bill of the session passed by the Oklahoma Senate was an anti-abortion statement that life begins at the moment of conception, approved by senators Wednesday after two hours of debate.

The practical effect of the bill is open to question. Its author, Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa , said it's merely a statement that Oklahoma is “pro-life.” He labeled as fear mongering contentions by opponents that it ...


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