Ohio House passes bill to defund Planned Parenthood

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House gave final approval today to legislation blocking public funding of Planned Parenthood, over objections from Democrats and women’s health advocates.

The final vote was 59-32, with HB 294 heading to Gov. John Kasich’s desk for his expected signature and enactment. Protesters in the House Chambers subsequently shouted “Shame!” before being escorted out.

Kasich will sign the bill. His spokesman, Joe Andrews, said in a released statement that the “bill further reinforces Ohio’s policies.”