Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill awaits Gov. Kasich's signature

[niyad]

(don't forget that this woman-hating asshole is passed off as "reasonable&quot


Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill awaits Gov. Kasich's signature



Ohio lawmakers approved a bill that would ban abortions after a fetus' heart first beats
Gov. John Kasich has yet to sign the bill

(CNN)Ohio lawmakers have passed a controversial "Heartbeat Bill" that would ban abortions in that state from the moment the heartbeat of a fetus can be detected -- which usually occurs about six weeks into a pregnancy. What happens next for the bill, which would prohibit such abortions even in cases of rape or incest, depends on Republican Gov. John Kasich. He has 10 days to decide whether to veto the legislation. A veto would stop the bill unless three-fifths of the state House and Senate vote for an override.

If Kasich signs the bill, or if he does nothing within 10 days, the measure would become law early next year and Ohio would have one of the toughest restrictions on abortions in the country.Should the bill become law, a court battle likely would ensue. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio already has said it would press a legal challenge.


'Heartbeat Bill' stays alive
On Tuesday, the Ohio Legislature sent the bill to Kasich's desk after a day filled with legislative maneuvering. Earlier in the day, state Sen. Kris Jordan, a Republican from Ostrander, called for an amendment that added provisions from the House-sponsored "Heartbeat Bill" to another measure, House Bill 493, that sought to streamline the process in which medical professionals report child abuse situations.
"We are a pro-life caucus...," Jordan said in a statement. "The passage of this legislation in the Ohio Senate demonstrates our commitment to protecting the children of Ohio at every stage of life."

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/07/politics/ohio-abortion-bill/

[J_William_Ryan]

1. Such is the reprehensible right

And conservatives' contempt for a woman's right to privacy.

[niyad]

2. welcome to du. sadly, you are absolutely correct.

[J_William_Ryan]

3. Heartbeat Bill

A measure that will be challenged in court, enjoined, and eventually invalidated.

This is solely about rightwing partisan politics, having nothing to do with being ‘pro-life.’

"We are a pro-life caucus...," Jordan said in a statement. "The passage of this legislation in the Ohio Senate demonstrates our commitment to protecting the children of Ohio at every stage of life."

No, you’re a hateful caucus hostile to the privacy rights of women, the Constitution, its case law, and the rule of law.

And everyone is pro-life, including those who protect and defend the privacy rights of all Americans.

[niyad]

5. you are absolutely correct.

[nil desperandum]

4. Except

"We are a pro-life caucus...," Jordan said in a statement. "The passage of this legislation in the Ohio Senate demonstrates our commitment to protecting the children of Ohio at every stage of life."

Except after they're born because Ohio has cut education and welfare benefits so I think Mr. Jordan is not quite understanding the concept of "every"....

[niyad]

6. you are absolutely correct