It is a genocide.
Ohio’s right to life advocates are praising the passage of a bill aimed at protecting the life of unborn children diagnosed with the most common chromosomal condition in the U.S.
Lawmakers in the state voted in favor of legislation recognizing the right to life for unborn children diagnosed with down syndrome.
The Ohio state Senate passed the Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act on Wednesday by a largely partisan vote of 20-to-12.
“I hope that you can see that this is not an issue just about abortion, it’s an issue about discrimination,” stated Representative Sarah Latourette. “…discriminating against somebody, denying them their God-given right to life simply because they might have a down syndrome diagnosis.”
The latest version of the bill introduces stronger language that helps to close any possible loopholes.
The law prohibits medical staff from ending the life of an unborn child “in whole or in part” of the child’s diagnosis.
Under the legislation, doctors who perform the abortions would be subject to losing their medical license, and could face fourth degree felony charges.
Reports say the criminal offense carries with it fines of up to $5,000 and as much as an 18-month prison sentence.
The move makes Ohio the third state in the U.S. to pass laws with the intent of protecting the unborn diagnosed with fetal anomalies.