Rep. Cody Maynard
A bill that would make it a felony crime to traffic abortion pills has been sent to the governor.
I am a co-author of House Bill 1168, which has been a work in progress for several years. I’m glad to see it so close to being signed into law. The measure creates a felony offense for anyone to knowingly possess or deliver abortion-inducing drugs — including mifepristone, misoprostol and methotrexate — to someone who intends to use them for an unlawful abortion.
This measure does not limit or prohibit the sale of contraceptives, and it would not impact couples undergoing IVF treatment. Under the definition of “Abortion-inducing drug, ” included in the bill, it specifies that this definition does not apply to drugs that may be known to cause an abortion but which are prescribed for other medical indications, such as chemotherapeutic agents or diagnostic drugs, or for treatment of an ectopic pregnancy or spontaneous miscarriage.
Additionally, HB 1168 does not apply to pharmacists, drug manufacturers or distributors who legally possess, sell or distribute pharmaceuticals intended for lawful medical purposes.
Also sent to the governor this week was House Bill 3882, which would create the Lake and Industrial Access Revolving Fund to receive funds for projects such as ones currently under way at Lake Texoma. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will be appropriated $15 million for this fund for Fiscal Year 2027, which starts July 1. Our area could benefit from this in terms of new jobs and economic development as a result of improved infrastructure.
This week, I had the privilege of hosting Tryan Boyd as a page in my Capitol office. Tryan had the opportunity to attend sessions on the House floor and participated in a mock legislative session with peers from across the state. Pages write, present, debate and vote on their own legislation. The page program provides a great opportunity to educate and involve young people in state government. 
Tryan is the son of Deana and Bryan Boyd. He is a junior from Colbert High School, where he is involved in FFA and Student Council and is the president of the Colbert Honor Society. He does extremely well academically, as he is in the top 10% of his class, is on the Academic Team and in the Gifted and Talented Program. After graduation, Tryan plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine. He aspires to go to medical school and become a cardiothoracic surgeon.
What an incredibly bright young man. He was a pleasure to have in our office. I am confident Oklahoma will be in good hands with this next generation.