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HB 287 Abortion Veto
House Bill 287 would require a woman to have the consent of the prospective father of her fetus before being allowed to have an abortion.
If the man says "No," there will be no abortion. Period!
This bill may actually be scheduled for hearings in the coming weeks.
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Subject: Could men veto your reproductive rights?
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
I oppose HB 287, the Abortion Veto Bill, which would require a man's approval before a woman could receive an abortion in the state of Ohio.
By adding my name to this petition, I am joining the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio Action Network and ProgressOhio in requesting that the Ohio General Assembly reject this bill.
Signed by:
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Campaign Launched:
July 15, 2008
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State Rep. John Adams (R-Sidney) introduced one of the most outrageous pieces of legislation we have ever seen: the Abortion Veto Bill.
House Bill 287, the Abortion Veto Bill, would require a woman to have the written informed consent of the prospective father of her fetus before being allowed to have an abortion
HB 287 also requires that, if the identity of the prospective father is unknown, a paternity test must be performed to determine his identity so that his consent could be obtained prior to performing the abortion.
What is left unsaid is that prenatal paternity testing:
- cannot be performed until at least the 10th week of pregnancy, near the end of the first trimester,
- is an invasive procedure using a long needle through the abdomen to collect fetal cells,
- is expensive – up to $2,000 per test, and
- poses a potential medical risk.
The practical effect of the paternity test requirement would prevent some women from obtaining an abortion during the first trimester.
Once paternity is established, if the man says "No," there will be no abortion.
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