A. Utilizing funds appropriated to the Health Department specifically for the provisions of this act, the State Department of Health shall develop, update annually and maintain an electronic form containing information concerning public and private agencies and services available to assist a woman through pregnancy, upon childbirth and while the child is dependent, which shall include a comprehensive list of the agencies available, including adoption agencies, a description of the services they offer and a description of the manner, including telephone numbers and email addresses, by which they might be contacted. The Department shall index this form geographically and shall make it readily accessible on the Department's website. The website shall include the following statement:
"There are many public and private agencies willing and able to help you carry your child to term, have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby and assist you and your child after your child is born, whether you choose to keep your child or to place him or her for adoption. The State of Oklahoma strongly urges you to contact them if you are pregnant."
B. The statement required by subsection A of this section and a unique URL linked to the section of the Department's Internet website containing the information required by subsection A of this section shall be made available in a downloadable format appropriate for display.
C. The Department shall use its official, online social media platforms to promote the unique URL specified in subsection B of this section.
D. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 353, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2016. Amended by Laws 2017, c. 123, § 2, eff. July 1, 2017.
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