A bill to ban abortion in state hospitals became law Wednesday after Gov. Brad Henry chose to take no action on the legislation, The Daily Times of Pryor, Okla., reported.
The law prohibits abortions in state medical facilities or by state employees, unless the life of the mother is threatened, there's a risk of impairment to major bodily functions, or in the case of rape or incest.
Joseph Scheidler, national director for the Pro-life Action League, said using "risk to the mother" as a reason to allow abortions is an emotional ploy.
“Abortion is not a life-saving surgery,” he told The Daily Times.
