US PoliticsOhio Gov. Kasich Vetoes Heartbeat Anti-Abortion BillSavePrintOhio Gov. John Kasich delivers his State of the State address at the Sandusky State Theatre in Sandusky, Ohio, on April 4, 2017. Ron Schwane/AP File PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter12/22/2018|Updated: 12/22/2018Ohio Gov. John Kasich vetoed a bill that would have banned abortion if the unborn child had a heartbeat.Kasich, who has approved other pro-life legislation during his time in office, said that he believed the legislation would be struck down by courts.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesChanges to Food Stamp Program SNAP Coming in NovemberOct 19, 2025Federal Courts About to Run Out of Money, Furlough EmployeesOct 17, 2025Unions Sue US to Try to Stop Monitoring of Visa Holders’ Social MediaOct 17, 2025Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton IndictedOct 16, 2025Related TopicsOhioabortion