Ohio House approves harsh ‘heartbeat bill’
The Ohio House passed one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion limits today in a 54 to 43 vote. # A direct challenge to Roe v.
Jul 31, 202051.9K Shares1M Views
The Ohio House passedone of the nation’s most restrictive abortion limits today in a 54 to 43 vote. #
A direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, the bill outlawsan abortion starting at the “first detectable heartbeat.” Wadeupholds a woman’s right to an abortion “until fetal viability,” which is between 22 to 24 weeks. Fetal heartbeats can be found at six weeks. #
The bill also does not provide an exception for rape, incest, or the mental health of a woman. #
Supporters of this outright unconstitutional bill have previously saidthey hope to challenge Roe v. Wade. Even some anti-abortion rights groups have questioned the wisdomof an outright challenge to the ruling. #
It was previously uncertain whether this bill would even pass in the House. The bill made it out of committee by just one vote. #
Paula M. Graham
Reviewer
Latest Articles
Popular Articles