Two pro-life bills move at the Statehouse this week
The Ohio legislature is back in session, and God's already moving at the Ohio Statehouse.
Yesterday, CCV’s David Mahan testified in support of the Patient Protection Act (HB324)–sponsored by Rep. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Rep. Meredith Craig (R-Smithville). This bill safeguards women from misleading claims about drugs with serious risks. A recent study shows that mifepristone leads to serious complications—hemorrhaging, sepsis, hospitalization—for nearly 1 in 9 women, 22x higher than the FDA’s label suggests.
HB324 requires common-sense safeguards: in-person exams, clear disclosure of risks, and follow-up care for any drug causing a severe adverse effect in more than 5% of patients.
David reminded lawmakers that patients deserve the truth and that Ohio has a duty to protect citizens with proper safeguards.
📺 Watch David's testimony
📖 Read his testimony
In the same hearing, Rep. Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) introduced the SHE WINS Act (HB347). This bill ensures women considering abortion receive complete, accurate information about medical risks, alternatives, and available resources—putting power back in the hands of women instead of providers who seek to keep them in the dark.
Together, HB324 and HB347 push back the culture of death with truth and compassion. CCV will continue to stand at the frontlines, testifying, bringing in expert witnesses, and advancing policies that defend life.
Understanding the Bill Process
Both bills are currently under consideration in the Ohio House Health Committee. From here, they must pass out of committee before moving to the full House for a vote.
For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.org.
As Ohio's largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
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