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Republicans on the Ohio House Health Committee have voted to refer House Bill 346, which would place a 24-hour waiting period on those seeking an abortion It's the first bill directly restricting abortion to advance since voters approved the abortion rights amendment in 2023

RELEASE: Jean Schmidt and the Republican members of the Ohio House Health Committee violated their oaths of office this morning, passing House Bill 347, attempting to restore a 24-hour waiting period on abortion care. abortionforward.org/press-release/…

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“Today’s report shows that more patients are getting access to the care they need through in-clinic appointments and telehealth visits with providers. This is exactly why voters approved the Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment," said Jaime Miracle of Abortion Forward.

"People in our state are getting the care they need and deserve," said Abortion Forward Deputy Director Jaime Miracle

"The fact that our Attorney General is arguing against our Ohio Constitution in court is really something that the brain has a hard time wrapping its head around," abortion rights activist Jaime Miracle said.

"House Bill 324 is in direct conflict with the Ohio Constitution because it seeks to use junk science to override widely accepted, evidence-based standards of care," said Jaime Miracle, deputy director of Abortion Forward, which helped pass the 2023 measure.

Gerrymandering release from @AbortionForward: “Rigging our maps in Republicans’ favor provides Trump with more votes for his dangerous and harmful policies." abortionforward.org/press-release/…

Apparently, Brian Stewart thinks I’m a paid actor, so let me clarify that I’m a lifelong Ohioan who disrupted today’s bullshit hearing bc I care deeply abt this state & bc I’m outraged that the Ds would yet again sell us & our democracy out to let the GOP further rig our map. 🤘🏼

Looks like @GovMikeDeWine was hiding in the hall because he was too cowardly to come into the hearing room and listen to Ohioans who care about our state.

I just got kicked out of the hearing for demanding they wait until the Gov comes in because they're ignoring us completely. This process is bullshit. The Ds should be ashamed of themselves for going along with any of this, incl silencing all of us (incl in the room)

@OhioGabe rightfully names that Trump wants GOP to rig map before the 2026 election. WHY ARE DEMS AGREEING TO HELP THAT PLAN?! They're going to adopt a 12R-3D map that further rigs us into oblivious. So outrageous!

Up now is @OhioGabe from @AbortionForward who reminds folks that we're hosting this hearing when most parents are prepping to go trick or treating with their kiddos, cutting parents out of this convo and out of our democracy. Let em have it, Gabe!!!

Earlier this month, Leader Isaacsohn called Ohio’s 11–4 map “a gerrymander.” ‼️Now he’s cutting a deal with Republicans for a 12–3 map, even more rigged. You can’t call it unfair one week and sign off the next. Ohioans deserve #fairmaps, not sellouts. #ohio

wild to see the GOP (allegedly concerned by the Ds' 8R-7D map given its uncouth combo of urban/rural areas) draw a map that links Cbus suburb Dublin, the downtown Statehouse, & Piqua or Westerville with the town of Sardis on the WV border!!! so much for community protection!

Last month, Leader Antonio said she wouldn’t support maps that “put the people’s interests last.” ‼️Now she’s reportedly considering a deal with Republicans for a 12 - 3 map — the exact opposite of what Ohioans asked for. We deserve leaders who put us first. #FairMaps #Ohio

Ohio demands equal districts and #fairmaps 🙌 Tell your legislators to not settle for another rigged map and to #StopCheatingUs

“When districts are manipulated, we see the direct impact on the participation and influence of minority communities, who are often packed into fewer districts or split to weaken their collective voice.” -Petee Talley toledoblade.com/opinion/letter…

Call Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn: (614) 466-5786 Call Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio: (614) 466-5123 Make sure they know Ohioans are expecting them to keep fighting and to not make a behind-the-scenes deal with #Republicans!