❌ HB370
Enact the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act
Summary
The bill enacts the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act, which acknowledges the sanctity of human life from fertilization and aims to protect preborn persons under the law. It repeals provisions that allow for prenatal homicide or solicitation of abortion, while providing due process protections for all individuals involved. Exceptions are made for unintentional deaths resulting from life-saving procedures or spontaneous miscarriages.
Rationale
The bill conflicts with the Libertarian principles of self-ownership and individual rights by imposing restrictions on personal medical decisions and abolishing abortion, which is viewed as a violation of bodily autonomy. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize individual liberty and limited government intervention in personal choices.
Risks and Concerns
- Infringement on individual rights
- Increased government control over personal medical decisions
- Potential criminalization of medical professionals