Ohio Senate to act on 'heartbeat bill'
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After a months-long impasse, the Ohio Senate is expected to act on the so-called "heartbeat bill," according to Senate President Tom Niehaus, R-New Richmond.
The bill would outlaw abortions in Ohio once a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
The Plain Dealer reported this week that the Republican majority "is prepared to move forward with committee hearings and eventual passage of the legislation.
"If the heartbeat bill becomes law and withstands any legal challenges, Ohio would have the most restrictive abortion laws in the country."
The Ohio House of Representatives passed the legislation by a 54-44 vote on June 28. The Republican-led Senate, however, has been sitting on the bill for the past five months.
According to Niehaus, the bill will be shipped to the Senate's Health, Human Services and Aging Committee.
The Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee reviews legislation pertaining to the health care industry in Ohio, which encompasses urgent care centers, out-of-pocket co-payment and traditional fee-for-service systems.
Republican Scott Oelslager is the committee chairman.[[In-content Ad]]
The bill would outlaw abortions in Ohio once a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
The Plain Dealer reported this week that the Republican majority "is prepared to move forward with committee hearings and eventual passage of the legislation.
"If the heartbeat bill becomes law and withstands any legal challenges, Ohio would have the most restrictive abortion laws in the country."
The Ohio House of Representatives passed the legislation by a 54-44 vote on June 28. The Republican-led Senate, however, has been sitting on the bill for the past five months.
According to Niehaus, the bill will be shipped to the Senate's Health, Human Services and Aging Committee.
The Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee reviews legislation pertaining to the health care industry in Ohio, which encompasses urgent care centers, out-of-pocket co-payment and traditional fee-for-service systems.
Republican Scott Oelslager is the committee chairman.[[In-content Ad]]