Ohio Senate Passes Ultrasound Bill

Posted on March 16, 2008

Via email - Thanks to Martin Arbagi of the Miami Valley Conservative Alliance for the email

(Ohio) Senate Passes Ultrasound Bill - Contact Gov. Strickland and Urge Him to Sign the bill!

On Thursday, March 13, 2008, the Senate voted 24 to 8 to pass H.B. 314, the Ultrasound Viewing Option bill. H.B. 314, sponsored by Rep. Shannon Jones, former Dayton Right to Life Board Member, would require that, if an ultrasound examination is performed prior to or during an abortion, the abortionist must give the woman an opportunity to view the active ultrasound image of the unborn child and an opportunity to receive a physical picture of the ultrasound image. The bill, which passed the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee on Wednesday March 12, already passed the House 73-20. The bill now goes to Governor Ted Strickland.

ACTION REQUESTED

We thank everyone who contacted their State Senator on this bill and now request that you please contact Governor Ted Strickland and urge him to sign H.B. 314. Tell the Governor that, just as patients are often shown x-rays before surgery, ultrasounds provide scientifically accurate information that women should have an opportunity to view in order to make a more informed decision. Governor Strickland can be contacted at:

Gov. Ted Strickland
77 S. High St., 30th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6117
(614) 466-3555

Or you can leave a message at:
http://governor.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=448

How Senators Voted on H.B. 314

The following Senators voted the PRO-LIFE position FOR H.B. 314: Ron Amstutz; Steve Austria; John Boccieri; Steve Buehrer; John Carey; Gary Cates; Kevin Coughlin; Keith Faber; David Goodman; Bill Harris; Jeff Jacobson; Lance Mason; Larry Mumper; Tom Niehaus; Joy Padgett; Tom Sawyer; Tim Schaffer; Robert Schuler; Kirk Schuring; Bill Seitz;
Robert Spada; Steve Stivers; Mark Wagoner; and Jason Wilson. (24)

The following Senators voted the PRO-ABORTION position AGAINST H.B. 314: Capri Cafaro; Teresa Fedor; Eric Kearney; Dale Miller; Ray Miller; Sue Morano; Tom Roberts; and Shirley Smith. (8)