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Judge strikes down Oklahoma ultrasound law
March 28, 2012
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women who seek an abortion to get an ultrasound before the procedure.

The legislation stalled in the state House after Rep. Tom Loertscher said he wouldn't schedule a committee hearing, a move that ends the bill's chances this year.

Idaho lawmakers were considering a measure similar to one approved this year in Virginia and last year in Texas. At least five other states require some form of ultrasound before an abortion.
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