The bill, introduced by Representatives Tims and Somani, seeks to amend various sections of the Ohio Revised Code and establish new provisions under the Reproductive Care Act, focusing on abortion and reproductive health protections. Key amendments include the deletion of section 2919.124, which may relate to previous abortion regulations, and the enactment of new sections such as 2305.2312 and 3732.01 through 3732.11. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines and protections for reproductive care, reflecting a legislative shift towards enhancing reproductive rights and health services in Ohio. It also introduces new legal language defining terms related to reproductive health care and establishes protections for healthcare providers and individuals seeking such care from legal liabilities under specific circumstances.

Additionally, the bill addresses various aspects of healthcare and legal proceedings, including the confidentiality of reproductive health information, the conditions under which healthcare providers may be compelled to testify, and the establishment of a child survival form for children born alive after an abortion. It also modifies existing laws regarding discrimination in employment and housing based on reproductive health decisions, ensuring equal treatment for women affected by pregnancy-related conditions. The legislation aims to create a more supportive legal environment for reproductive health while enhancing protections against discrimination and improving access to telehealth services for reproductive care. Overall, the bill represents a comprehensive reform of Ohio's legal framework surrounding reproductive health and rights.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 109.572, 2305.11, 2317.02, 2919.10, 2919.12, 2953.25, 3701.341, 3701.792, 3702.30, 4112.01, 4112.02, 4729.291, 4731.22, 4731.223, 4731.281, 4731.293, 4743.09, 2307.54, 2317.56, 2317.561, 2919.101, 2919.124, 2919.171, 2919.19, 2919.191, 2919.192, 2919.193, 2919.194, 2919.195, 2919.196, 2919.197, 2919.198, 2919.199, 2919.1910, 2919.1912, 2919.1913, 2919.20, 2919.201, 2919.202, 2919.203, 2919.204, 2919.205, 3701.79, 3701.791, 3702.302, 3702.303, 3702.304, 3702.305, 3702.306, 3702.307, 3702.308, 3702.309, 3702.3010, 3702.3011, 3726.01, 3726.02, 3726.03, 3726.04, 3726.041, 3726.042, 3726.05, 3726.09, 3726.10, 3726.11, 3726.12, 3726.13, 3726.14, 3726.15, 3726.16, 3726.95, 3726.99, 3727.60, 4717.271, 5101.57, 5103.11