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Frank LaRose on Abortion |
He’s especially been a leader in protecting our most vulnerable children, helping to enact a law that gives babies prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome a shot at life.
While others talk about voting to protect unborn children, Frank has the record to prove it. Early in his service as a legislator, he voted to ban late-term abortions, promote abstinence education, protect pro-life student groups, and prevent taxpayer-funded abortions for public employees. Frank believes the sanctity of life also means protecting the well-being of women facing an unplanned pregnancy by supporting crisis pregnancy centers and other programs to help expectant moms with the resources they need to build a loving home.
ACLU Ohio in opposition (Dec. 22, 2017): This bill would prohibit a person from performing an abortion if they have knowledge that the woman's decision was influenced by her belief that the fetus has down syndrome. HB 214 inappropriately inserts politics into private medical deliberations, & would discourage open communication between a woman and her doctor. It is not the government's role to decide what can and cannot pass through a woman's mind before deciding to have an abortion. This type of ban sets a dangerous precedent, and opens the door for politicians to intrude into women's personal health decisions.
Legislative Summary: Passed House 64-31-4 on Nov/1/17; passed Senate 20-12-1 on Dec/13/17; Sen. LaRose was primary sponsor and voted YES; signed by Gov. Kasich on Dec/22/17.