Ohio
Status of Abortion:
Legal
for mothers
Legal
for abortionists
Abortion is currently legal up to 22 weeks in Ohio. The State’s heartbeat law is currently enjoined as it makes its way through the State courts.
In 2025 HB 370, a bill of abolition was filed by Representatives Dean and Newman, and cosponsored by Representatives McClain, Barhorst, Gross, Mullins, Ritter, Hall, T. As has been the case in every other state, Pro-life organizations and legislative leaders have mobilized against the effort.
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Legislative Branch
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Judicial Branch
Congressional Delegation
Abolition History:
HB 370, filed in June of 2025, was the first bill of abolition to be filed in Ohio.