COLUMBUS, Ohio— Today, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee heard sponsor testimony from Representative Jean Schmidt on the Human Life Protection Act. The Human Life Protection Act effectively bans abortion and would go into effect in the event that Roe v. Wade is overturned by the United States Supreme Court.
“Make no mistake that today’s hearing is historic. This is what the pro-life movement has worked towards since January of 1973,” said Elizabeth Whitmarsh, Director of Communications at Ohio Right to Life. “Every single bill and grassroots effort in the state of Ohio has led us to where we are today—a veto proof pro-life Ohio General Assembly and a diverse grassroots movement fighting for a culture of life.”
She concluded, “Ohio Right to Life has worked tirelessly to promote this bill and we will continue working day in and day out for a swift passage, having full confidence that pro-life Governor Mike DeWine will sign it into law. We are more than grateful to Representative Jean Schmidt for sponsoring this bill and being a strong pro-life leader for the cause.”