Oklahoma governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Sitt signed a bill banning abortions after 6 weeks, which is modeled after the controversial Texas law.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an abortion bill Tuesday that is modeled after a controversial Texas law.

The bill, formally known as S.B. 1503, creates the "Oklahoma Heartbeat Act," which bans abortions after cardiac activity or a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which typically occurs around six weeks -- before a woman often knows she is pregnant.

There are exceptions when the mother's life is danger but not for rape or incest.

The bill also allows any private citizen to sue someone who performs an abortion, intends to perform an abortion, or helps a woman get an abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected. These citizens could be awarded at least $10,000 for every abortion performed.