Anti-abortion Bill Veto Override Attempt Due

Supporters of an anti-abortion bill vetoed by Governor Henry late Wednesday say this morning they will attempt immediately to override his veto.

Oklahomans For Life, the Tulsa-based pro-life group that pushed for the legislation, issued an email alert to supporters earlier asking them to contact their legislators and urge their support of the veto override.

Henry vetoed the bill because, he said, it would cause victims of rape and incest to be forced to view ultrasound images of their fetus before an abortion could be performed.

"While I support reasonable restrictions on abortion, this legislation does not provide an essential exemption for victims of rape and incest,” Henry wrote. "By forcing the victims of such horrific acts to undergo and view ultrasounds after they have made such a difficult and heartbreaking decision, the state victimizes the victim for a second time.”

Tony Lauinger of Oklahomans For Life wrote, "It is critical that senators hear at once from pro-life Oklahomans asking that they vote to override the veto of pro-life SB 1878. Be sure to thank them for their previous support for SB 1878. Email now to Senate@OKForLife.org."

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