Opponents announce new bill to restrict abortions in Ohio

COLUMBUS — Abortion opponents announced legislation today that would ban the procedure in Ohio 20 weeks into pregnancy.

Ohio Right To Life says the legislation would prohibit abortions at the point at which pre-born children can feel pain.

“It’s our No. 1 priority in Ohio,” said Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life said of the coming legislation. “We’re going to use all of our political capital to get this passed.”

Four years ago, lawmakers passed and Gov. John Kasich signed legislation banning late-term abortions about 24 weeks after conception, in cases where tests determine an unborn child could survive outside the womb.

Gonidakis said that legislation has not been challenged since its enactment and is law in Ohio.

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