Ohio Senate Says ‘No’ to Abortion Based on Down Syndrome Diagnosis
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(Worthy News) – The Ohio Senate passed the Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act this week. It prohibits abortion based solely on a doctor’s diagnosis of Down Syndrome.
The bill would make performing abortions based solely on the basis of a Down Syndrome diagnosis, a fourth-degree felony. It also gives the power to the state medical board to revoke a doctor’s license if convicted.
The Ohio House passed a similar bill two weeks ago. [ Source: CBN News (Read More…) ]
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