Rep. Galonski calls on governor to veto latest anti-abortion bill

COLUMBUS—Today, Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine urging him to veto Senate Bill (SB) 157, the latest Republican anti-abortion bill. Opponents say SB 157 would put patients in danger by interfering with the ability for doctors and patients to make appropriate and life-saving medical decisions if faced with a medical crisis during pregnancy.

“What’s most disturbing in this latest attempt at government overreach is how the GOP ignored the testimony of physicians,” said Rep. Galonski. “Legislators have no business interfering with the difficult work of healthcare providers.”

SB 157 would also restrict abortion access in Ohio by prohibiting physicians who are employed by or teach at a medical school affiliated with a state university or college, state hospital or other public institution from being eligible for variances from written transfer agreements that are required for abortion clinics. During opponent testimony on the bill, advocates explained this provision is directly targeted to close abortion clinics in Southwest Ohio.