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S.B. 222 Bill Analysis
135th General Assembly
Click here for S.B. 222’s Fiscal Note
Version: As Introduced
Primary Sponsor: Sen. DeMora
Effective date:
Emily E. Wendel, Attorney
SUMMARY
 Designates January 22 as “Reproductive Freedom Day,” “to observe the anniversary of
the Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court of the United States on January 22,
1973, holding that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution of the United
States.”
DETAILED ANALYSIS
Designation Reproductive Freedom Day
Date January 22
The bill designates January 22 as “Reproductive Freedom Day,” “to observe the
anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court of the United States on
January 22, 1973, holding that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution of the United
States.” “Reproductive Freedom Day” is designated to “celebrate each individual’s right to
reproductive freedom.”1
HISTORY
Action Date
Introduced 02-06-24
ANSB0222IN-135/ar
1 R.C. 5.54.
April 25, 2024