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 ArticlesHealth Officials Move to Cut Funding for Transgender-Related Procedures for ChildrenDec 18, 2025Health Department Cuts Millions of Dollars in Grants for American Academy of PediatricsDec 18, 2025GOP Senator Asks RFK Jr. to Release Records on Child Deaths Linked to COVID VaccinationDec 17, 2025Why CDC Stopped Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccination for Most NewbornsDec 17, 2025Related TopicsOhioabortion