OH SB72

Prohibits physicians from performing abortions on viable pregnancies, with affirmative defenses available only when the unborn child is not viable or abortion is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily harm to the pregnant woman.

Requires viability testing after 20 weeks of gestation including assessment of gestational age, fetal weight, and lung maturity before performing abortions.

Establishes specific procedural requirements for post-viability abortions when medically necessary, including independent physician confirmation, delivery in facilities with neonatal services, and use of methods maximizing fetal survival chances.

Creates criminal penalties (fourth-degree felony for violation of post-viability abortion restrictions) and medical board discipline including license revocation for physicians who violate these provisions.

Mandates physician reporting of all abortions to the Ohio Department of Health and establishes penalties for late or falsified reports, with the Department issuing annual public statistics while protecting patient confidentiality.