The Village Reporter
Posted By: Newspaper Staff
January 1, 2021
Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill on December 30, 2020, which mandates that any aborted fetal tissue must be buried or cremated, with the mother making the decision. If she does not want to choose what to do with the remains, the clinic is responsible to make the choice, with possible fine or jail time if not done.
Laurel Powell of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio feels strongly that the law is just another way to block the freedom of women. “This is honestly just a familiar ploy by these lawmakers who use the chaos at the end of year session to try and pass these unpopular bills,” she said.