The bill amends sections 2108.18, 2108.99, and 2919.14 of the Revised Code to strengthen prohibitions against abortion trafficking and the sale of products resulting from abortion. Key changes include the insertion of language that explicitly prohibits any person from receiving or providing consideration for the product of human conception resulting from an abortion. Additionally, it clarifies that no reimbursement can be received for expenses related to the removal, processing, or transportation of such products. The bill also redefines "consideration" to encompass any form of payment or compensation, and it establishes that violations of these provisions will be classified as a felony of the third degree, with a presumption in favor of a prison term.

Furthermore, the bill removes previous language that allowed for certain transactions involving human tissue and modifies the penalties for violations. Specifically, it changes the classification of abortion trafficking from a misdemeanor to a felony, thereby increasing the severity of the consequences for those who engage in such activities. Overall, the bill aims to enhance legal protections against the commercialization of human conception products resulting from abortion.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2108.18, 2108.99, 2919.14