Ohio Introduces Abortion "Trigger Law"

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Legislation introduced in the Ohio House would effectively ban abortion in the state if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

The "Human Life Protection Act" states that abortion “shall not be performed, except when necessary to preserve the woman from a serious risk of death or of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including any psychological or emotional conditions.” The legislation is written such that it will not take effect unless the Supreme Court issues a decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

The Human Life Protection Act had already been introduced to the Ohio Senate, but Ohio State Rep. Jean Schmidt introduced the bill in the House to help the process along.

“With a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court coming as early as this June, we are doing everything possible to prepare for a post-Roe Ohio,” said Mary Parker, Director of Legislative Affairs at Ohio Right to Life. “This companion bill will help expedite the legislative process to get the bill to Governor Mike DeWine.

Last week, Wyoming became the 13th state to enact a "trigger law" that would ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

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