Abortion ban veto override plan fails

Columbus — Although the Ohio House voted to override Governor Kasich’s veto of the six week abortion ban, the attempt to override the measure in the Senate failed. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Access to safe and legal abortion care is a critical component of our health care system. This unconstitutional abortion […]

John Kasich’s “morals” are mere talking points

Columbus — Ohio Governor John Kasich has signed a bill to block a very safe and common method used in second trimester abortions. This is his 21st attack on abortion access and reproductive health care funding. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “John Kasich is reckless and irresponsible. He has now enacted 21 […]

Ten Reasons Kasich Should Veto Abortion Bans

Columbus — Today the Ohio House and Senate are sending TWO abortion bans to Gov. John Kasich’s desk. The House voted 62-27 to approve Senate Bill 145, the abortion method ban. The Senate concurred with House changes to that bill. Later this evening, the House concurred on House Bill 258, the six-week abortion ban. Both […]

Legislators try to Advance Second Abortion Restriction in a Week

Columbus — The Ohio House is advancing Senate Bill 145, a dangerous bill to outlaw a very safe and common method used in second-trimester abortions. Just like the six-week abortion ban, this bill criminalizes physicians. Both bills are unconstitutional. The move comes despite increased warnings from medical experts that persistent efforts to limit abortion access […]

Abortion Ban Comparison Chart

Columbus — The Ohio House Committee on Criminal Justice has scheduled Senate Bill 145, the abortion method ban, for a vote on Tuesday, December 11. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “For anyone who thinks this new abortion ban is somehow less extreme than the so-called ‘Heartbeat Bill,’ the truth is it is […]

Kasich veto pledge is an empty promise

Columbus — On Monday, Ohio Governor John Kasich publicly pledged to veto a six-week abortion ban. While he has blocked this legislation on a past occasion, this promise carries little weight in 2018, and pro-choice advocates are calling on him for actually meaningful action. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “A veto doesn’t […]

Ohio House Advances Horrific Abortion Ban

Columbus — The Ohio House passed a six-week abortion ban by a vote of 58-35. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Anti-abortion ideologues should not attempt to insert politics between a patient and their physician. What we’re seeing is state legislators, John Kasich, and Mike DeWine playing politics with women’s lives. This abortion […]

Unconstitutional Abortion Ban Under Consideration

Columbus — The Ohio House will vote on a six-week abortion ban on Thursday, November 15. In advance of the vote, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Once a woman has made the decision to end a pregnancy, she needs access to safe, legal abortion care in her community. The decision to have […]

Issue 1 Passes with an overwhelming majority!

We did it! Abortion and other reproductive care services are now protected in the Ohio Constitution! Support Pro-Choice Ohio’s continued work to ensure safe and equitable abortion care for all Ohioans.