Oklahoma § 59-524 - Abortion - Infant prematurely born alive - Right to
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-524 — Abortion - Infant prematurely born alive - Right to, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-524. Abortion - Infant prematurely born alive - Right to
medical treatment.
The rights to medical treatment of an infant prematurely born
alive in the course of an abortion shall be the same as the rights
of an infant of similar medical status prematurely born.
Laws 1977, c. 10, § 1, emerg. eff. March 11, 1977.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-524
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-524 cover?
Section 59-524 ("Abortion - Infant prematurely born alive - Right to") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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