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Partial Birth Feticide | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Ohio law 2919.151 bans partial birth fetal procedures, detailing specific steps and intent to prevent certain late-term abortions involving partial delivery.

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Partial Birth Feticide

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio Revised Code Section 2919.151 criminalizes partial birth fetal procedures, specifically defining and prohibiting the intentional partial extraction and death of a fetus during certain late-term abortions. The law details the specific steps involved in such procedures and emphasizes the intent to cause fetal death. It aims to restrict a particular method of late-term abortion that involves partial delivery of the fetus before its death.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered a partial birth fetal procedure under Ohio law?

It involves intentionally dilating the cervix, partially delivering the fetus, and then causing the fetus's death before completing delivery.

Does Ohio law allow any exceptions for partial birth procedures?

The law primarily bans these procedures unless performed to save the life of the mother or in specific medical emergencies, which are generally regulated separately.

What are the penalties for performing a partial birth fetal procedure in Ohio?

Performing such a procedure can lead to criminal charges, including felony offenses, with potential fines and imprisonment.

How does Ohio law define the term 'partial birth'?

It refers to the extraction of part of the fetus's body from the mother after the cervix has been dilated, but before the fetus is fully delivered.

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In simple terms: Ohio law 2919.151 bans partial birth fetal procedures, detailing specific steps and intent to prevent certain late-term abortions involving partial delivery.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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