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OH HB480

Authorize private right of action for abortion or aiding abortion


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Introduced
11/02/2021
In Committee
11/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

134th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To amend section 1.59 and to enact sections 2919.08, 2919.081, 2919.082, 2919.083, 2919.084, 2919.085, 2919.086, 2919.087, 2919.088, 2919.089, 2919.0810, and 2919.0811 of the Revised Code to enact the 2363 Act to authorize a private right of action against a person for performing or inducing an abortion or engaging in conduct that aids or abets the performance or inducement of an abortion.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Ohio Revised Code to enact the 2363 Act, which authorizes a private civil right of action against a person for performing or inducing an abortion, or engaging in conduct that aids or abets the performance or inducement of an abortion, in violation of the law. The bill defines key terms like "abortion" and "unborn child," and sets forth various provisions related to the enforcement of the new law, including awarding statutory damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees to successful plaintiffs. The bill also outlines certain affirmative defenses that defendants can raise, such as demonstrating that the relief sought would impose an "undue burden" on a woman's or group of women's ability to obtain an abortion.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

House Families, Aging, and Human Services 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (09:00 5/26/2022 Room 116) (on 05/26/2022)

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