Ohio Democrats have introduced the Conception Begins at Erection Act, which would impose fines on cisgender men for ejaculating when not intending to conceive. First-time offenders face a $1,000 fine, escalating with repeated offenses. The bill highlights accountability in unintended pregnancies and draws parallels to current abortion laws penalizing healthcare professionals. Exceptions apply for those using birth control or in same-sex relationships. This proposal emerges amidst abortion rights turmoil in Ohio, where recent referendums uphold reproductive rights, while conservative bills challenge access to fertility care.
"You don't get pregnant on your own. If you're going to penalize someone for an unwanted pregnancy, why not penalize the person who is also responsible for the pregnancy?"
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