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The Oklahoma House of Representatives debated and passed Senate Bill 1503, which would allow state taxpayer dollars to fund out-of-state pro-life organizations supporting expecting mothers. The bill, authored by State Rep. Mark Lepak of Claremore, sparked heated debate among Oklahoma lawmakers over abortion and funding priorities.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1238, which would make domestic abuse in the presence of children a felony on the first offense, has advanced to the House of Representatives. House Bill 3194, preventing pregnancy centers from being forced to provide abortion information, passed the House with all Republicans in favor and all Democrats opposed.

Republican gubernatorial candidates in Oklahoma addressed their diverse views on abortion during a forum at Randall University in Moore. Candidates discussed topics including exceptions for rape and incest, opposition to abortion in all circumstances, and support for crisis pregnancy centers funded by state money.