A controversial pro-life bill has passed both houses of the Oklahoma Legislature and is heading to the desk of Governor Mary Fallin. The bill would revoke the license of any doctor who performs an abortion, Reuters reports. Democratic opponents say the measure is unconstitutional. They’re promising a legal battle if the Governor signs the bill.
Fallin has not yet indicated her intentions regarding the measure. The bill would strip any doctor who performs an abortion of his or her medical license.
Critics insist the measure violates the constitution by prohibiting a doctor from performing a medical procedure that is legal by law. Senator Nathan Dahm, the Republican who authored the bill, said: "This is our proper function, to protect life.” David Brumbaugh, a Republican supporter of the bill, added: "If we take care of morality, God will take care of the economy."
