12/11/2023

Abortion Access Is Protected in Ohio

Now what?

On Thursday, Ohioans got the constitutional right to abortion and contraception. The amendment is now in effect after voters passed Issue 1 in the November election.

All residents now have the right to make their own decisions about abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage care and continuing pregnancy. It prevents the state from interfering or penalizing someone for exercising this right.

“They can count on the fact that they can make those personal private decisions for themselves about any of their reproductive health care,” said Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood).

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Ohio Capital Journal.