Bill 'unconstitutional'But abortion rights supporters — and the state's medical association — have said the bill is unconstitutional. In 2014, the state legislature approved a law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, but a challenge is pending before the Oklahoma Supreme Court. That same year, the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a law that would have effectively banned all drug-induced abortions in the state. The bill , which abortion rights group Center for Reproductive Rights says is the first of its kind in the nation, also would restrict any physician who performs an abortion from obtaining or renewing a licence to practise medicine in Oklahoma. Abortion restrictions challengedNearly every year, Oklahoma lawmakers have passed bills imposing new restrictions on abortions, but many of those laws have never taken effect.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2016 17:11 UTC