Oklahoma Medical Community Speaks Out Against Personhood Bill

The medical community in Oklahoma is speaking out against the anti-abortion personhood bill.

Friday, February 24th 2012, 12:55 pm

By: News 9


The medical community in Oklahoma is speaking out against the anti-abortion personhood bill.

The bill, which declares that life begins at conception, will head to the House after an overwhelming approval in the state Senate.

2/16/2012 Related Story: Personhood Amendment Passes In Oklahoma Senate

Medical specialists with "Parents against Personhood" will meet with other professionals and patients who oppose the bill on Friday at the capitol.

They call the bill "dangerous" for health care in the state, because it will criminalize the practice of complex infertility treatments.

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2/16/2012 Related Story: Oklahoma Senate Passes 'Personhood' Bill, Gives Fetuses Rights

2/18/2012 Related Story: Personhood Resolution Heats Up State Capitol

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