HB 248 - Prohibits Abortions After Detection of Fetal Heartbeat - Ohio Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Abortions After Detection of Fetal Heartbeat

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits an abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits an individual from knowingly and purposefully performing or inducing an abortion on a pregnant woman before determining whether or not the fetus has a detectable heartbeat (Sec. 1).
  • Prohibits an individual from knowingly and purposefully performing or inducing an abortion on a pregnant woman if a fetal heartbeat has been detected (Sec. 1).
  • Exempts a physician who performs or induces an abortion when a medical emergency is deemed to exist from the provisions of this bill (Sec.1).
  • Classifies a violation of this bill as a felony of the fifth degree (Sec. 1).

Title: Prohibits Abortions After Detection of Fetal Heartbeat

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