The '''Heartbeat Bill''' is an ambitious legislative proposal in [[Ohio]] that would prohibit [[abortion]] once the heartbeat of the unborn child is detectable.
The '''Heartbeat Bill''' is an ambitious legislative proposal in [[Ohio]] that would prohibit [[abortion]] once the heartbeat of the unborn child is detectable.
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== Contrast with Personhood Amendment ==
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Some [[pro-life]]rs, including James Bopp have compared the Heartbeat Bill to the [[Personhood Amendment]]. But there is no similarity, and the Heartbeat Bill has none of the flaws associated with the Personhood Amendment.
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*the Heartbeat Bill is legislation, not an initiative, thus is free of the election mischief that the Personhood Amendment causes
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*the Heartbeat Bill is supported by genuine and effective pro-lifers, including Janet Porter, Jack Willkie and Michele Bachmann
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*the Heartbeat Bill is clear and not susceptible to misinterpretations by courts