2021 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 63. Public Health and Safety
§63-1-744.4. Exceptions to notice requirement.
NOTE: This section is conditionally repealed upon certification by the Attorney General that either of the conditions set forth in Laws 2021, c. 308, § 18 have been met. (See end of section for those conditions.)
No notice shall be required under this act if:
1. The person who is entitled to notice states in notarized writing that he or she has been notified and the statement is placed in the female's medical record; or
2. The pregnant female declares that she is a victim of sexual or physical abuse by her parent as defined in Section 1111 et seq. of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes and the attending physician has notified child abuse authorities about the alleged parental sexual or physical abuse. In such circumstances, the physician shall notify child abuse authorities of the name and address of the abusing parent so that they can investigate. The child abuse authorities shall maintain the confidentiality of the fact that the minor has sought or obtained an abortion and shall take all necessary steps to ensure that this information is not revealed to the female's parents or guardians.
Added by Laws 2013, c. 320, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
NOTE: Section 18 of Laws 2021, c. 308 provides:
