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15-02-2025
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Lawmakers Just Proposed Making It Illegal For Men To Have Unprotected Sex Unless They Intend To Make A Baby, And YES, This Is REAL
It's a ballsy move, but two Ohio State Representatives have introduced a bill that would make it illegal for men to have unprotected sex if it's not intended to make a baby. If the 'Conception Begins at Erection Act' passes, men in Ohio could be charged with a felony if they 'discharge genetic material' without intending to get a woman pregnant. A Capitol Police car parked in front of the United States Capitol However, the bill does provide exceptions if the male partner uses protection or contraception, masturbates on their own, donates sperm, or is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Think it sounds nutty? You'll get no arguments from Rep. Anita Somani, who co-sponsored the bill with fellow Democrat Tristan Rader. In an editorial for the Columbus Dispatch, Somani, a gynecologist, admitted she knows 'how ludicrous my sounds' but said that was the point. 'Is my bill offensive because it dares to attack men? Maybe, but again, as an OB/GYN, I'm against regulating anyone's reproductive rights,' she said. Those decisions, she argued, 'should be between the patient and the physician without criminal penalties being built into bills conservative organizations are promoting across the country.' HuffPost has reached out to Somani for details on the bill. In an interview with CBS Cleveland affiliate WOIO, Somani said there's no doubt about the damage restrictive abortion laws have had on women. 'What other right do you know of where women have different rights based on where they live versus men?' she asked. 'If I live in a state that protects reproductive rights, I have more rights than somebody who lives in a state where reproductive rights have been restricted.' 'Men can go to any state in the United States and have the same rights no matter where they are,' Somani added. Somani and Rader's bill is similar to another bill with the same name recently introduced in the Mississippi legislature. Under the provisions of that proposed bill, violators wouldn't face jail time but would pay $1,000 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second, and $10,000 for three or more offenses. Somani told WOIO that her bill would make ejaculation a felony, which underscores the point she's trying to make by introducing it. 'We shouldn't be penalizing reproductive care for anybody, and that, again, is why we have the felony piece of this bill,' Somani said. This article originally appeared on HuffPost
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15-02-2025
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Lawmakers Just Proposed Making It Illegal For Men To Have Unprotected Sex Unless They Intend To Make A Baby, And YES, This Is REAL
Hot Topic 🔥 Full coverage and conversation on Politics It's a ballsy move, but two Ohio State Representatives have introduced a bill that would make it illegal for men to have unprotected sex if it's not intended to make a baby. If the 'Conception Begins at Erection Act' passes, men in Ohio could be charged with a felony if they 'discharge genetic material' without intending to get a woman pregnant. However, the bill does provide exceptions if the male partner uses protection or contraception, masturbates on their own, donates sperm, or is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Think it sounds nutty? You'll get no arguments from Rep. Anita Somani, who co-sponsored the bill with fellow Democrat Tristan Rader. In an editorial for the Columbus Dispatch, Somani, a gynecologist, admitted she knows 'how ludicrous my sounds' but said that was the point. 'Is my bill offensive because it dares to attack men? Maybe, but again, as an OB/GYN, I'm against regulating anyone's reproductive rights,' she said. Those decisions, she argued, 'should be between the patient and the physician without criminal penalties being built into bills conservative organizations are promoting across the country.' HuffPost has reached out to Somani for details on the bill. In an interview with CBS Cleveland affiliate WOIO, Somani said there's no doubt about the damage restrictive abortion laws have had on women. 'What other right do you know of where women have different rights based on where they live versus men?' she asked. 'If I live in a state that protects reproductive rights, I have more rights than somebody who lives in a state where reproductive rights have been restricted.' 'Men can go to any state in the United States and have the same rights no matter where they are,' Somani added. Somani and Rader's bill is similar to another bill with the same name recently introduced in the Mississippi legislature. Under the provisions of that proposed bill, violators wouldn't face jail time but would pay $1,000 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second, and $10,000 for three or more offenses. Somani told WOIO that her bill would make ejaculation a felony, which underscores the point she's trying to make by introducing it. 'We shouldn't be penalizing reproductive care for anybody, and that, again, is why we have the felony piece of this bill,' Somani said.
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15-02-2025
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Ohio State Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Make Unprotected Sex A Felony
It's a ballsy move, but two Ohio State Representatives have introduced a bill that would make it illegal for men to have unprotected sex if it's not intended to make a baby. If the 'Conception Begins at Erection Act' passes, men in Ohio could be charged with a felony if they 'discharge genetic material' without intending to get a woman pregnant. However, the bill does provide exceptions if the male partner uses protection or contraception, masturbates on their own, donates sperm or is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Think it sounds nutty? You'll get no arguments from Rep. Anita Somani, who co-sponsored the bill with fellow Democrat Tristan Rader. In an editorial for the Columbus Dispatch, Somani, a gynecologist, admitted she knows 'how ludicrous my sounds,' but said that was the point. 'Is my bill offensive because it dares to attack men? Maybe, but again, as an OB/GYN, I'm against regulating anyone's reproductive rights,' she said. Those decisions, she argued, 'should be between the patient and the physician without criminal penalties being built into bills conservative organizations are promoting across the country.' HuffPost has reached out to Somani for details on the bill. In an interview with CBS Cleveland affiliate WOIO, Somani said there's no doubt about the damage restrictive abortion laws have had on women. 'What other right do you know of where women have different rights based on where they live versus men?' she asked. 'If I live in a state that protects reproductive rights, I have more rights than somebody who lives in a state where reproductive rights have been restricted.' 'Men can go to any state in the United States and have the same rights no matter where they are,' Somani added. Somani and Rader's bill is similar to another bill with the same name recently introduced in the Mississippi legislature. Under the provisions of that proposed bill, violators wouldn't face jail time, but would pay $1,000 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second, and $10,000 for three or more offenses. Somani told WOIO that her bill would make ejaculation a felony, which underscores the point she's trying to make by introducing it. 'We shouldn't be penalizing reproductive care for anybody, and that, again, is why we have the felony piece of this bill,' Somani said. A Bill Banning Men From Masturbating Unless It's To Make A Baby Has Been Proposed Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan Use Grammys To Defend Trans Rights After Trump Attacks Texas Judge Fines New York Doctor For Prescribing Abortion Pills To A Woman Near Dallas New Jersey Announces It's Stockpiling Abortion Pills Before Trump Takes Office
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12-02-2025
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Ohio lawmakers push to hold men accountable for role in conception
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio lawmakers are preparing to introduce a bill that would make it a crime for men to have unprotected sex if they do not intend on having a baby. The bill, proposed by Reps. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) and Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood), would make it illegal for men for actions 'without the intent to fertilize an embryo.' Where Columbus, central Ohio cities stand on their DEI initiatives 'The goal is to draw attention to some of the bills that have been passed in the legislature and also around the country that police or restrict reproductive rights for women,' said Somani, who is also an OBGYN. 'Having intercourse, having a baby, involves two people. … The intent is to say that men are equally responsible.' The bill, called the 'Conception Begins at Erection Act,' allows exceptions, such as when a man wears contraception. It would also not apply to couples in the LGBTQ+ community. If the bill were to become law, men could be fined $1,000 for their first offense, $5,000 for their second offense and $10,000 for any further offense. 'This ridiculous proposal demonstrates yet again that Democrats are not serious about helping women and their children,' said Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life. 'Instead of acting like professional adults, Reps. Somani and Rader have embarrassed their constituents and would rather get 'likes' from the radical left on social media than offer solutions to help pregnant women.' 'Forever': How Meredith Gaudreau got a tattoo using her late husband's ashes Somani said the legislation was modeled after a similar bill introduced in Mississippi under the same name. The Mississippi bill, introduced in January, would also criminalize 'discharging genetic material' without the intent to conceive a baby and outlines the same penalties. For the bill to be enforced, it would rely on residents reporting each other, Somani said. While Somani and Rader recently announced the proposal on social media, it has not yet been formally introduced. The pair is debating the best time to introduce it, given the House is currently working on state budgets, according to Somani. 'I would say if you're offended and insulted by this bill, then think about all the bills that have been done to police women and be offended by those also,' Somani said. In November 2023, Ohioans passed Issue 1, which enshrined residents' right to an abortion in the state's constitution. However, Somani said she anticipates legislation attempting to recognize fetuses as people will be introduced at the Statehouse this General Assembly, so she believes this bill is a 'proactive' move. Ohio higher education bill fast-tracked at Statehouse 'As an OBGYN, I think the decisions that we make on healthcare belong between the patient and the provider, whether that patient is male or female,' Somani said. 'I don't believe we should legislate, but I do believe we should draw attention to these things so that people understand that legislating abortion care is not better than legislating male reproductive care.' Although Somani does not believe the bill has a chance of passing, she thinks it is important to start a conversation about legislation that 'unfairly' restricts women's reproductive freedoms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-02-2025
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Ohio Democratic lawmakers propose ‘Contraception Begins at Erection Act'
State Rep. Anita Somani, D-Dublin, talks with people gathered for the Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom rally for Issue 1, October 8, 2023, outside the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.) A new bill in Ohio would make it a crime for men to ejaculate without intending to have a baby. 'You don't get pregnant on your own,' state Rep. Anita Somani, D-Dublin, said. In between performing multiple surgeries as an OBGYN Friday, the Democrat explained that she wants to start regulating men's reproductive health care. 'If you're going to penalize someone for an unwanted pregnancy, why not penalize the person who is also responsible for the pregnancy?' she said. She introduced legislation that would make it a felony for men to 'discharge semen without the intent to fertilize.' Somani and state Rep. Tristan Rader, D-Lakewood, joined forces to propose a bill nicknamed 'Conception Begins at Erection Act.' There are some exceptions, such as when protection or contraceptions are used during sex. It also wouldn't apply when an individual is masturbating, donating sperm, or if the intercourse takes place between members of the LGBTQ+ community and thus doesn't 'produce ova.' So what this would apply to is sex without a condom and without actually wanting to procreate. This felony would cost violators thousands of dollars, with a max of $10,000 per discharge. 'It's beyond ridiculous what's going on here,' Republican activist Austin Beigel laughed. 'It's a mockery of the most basic biological concepts.' The humorous aspect is something both Beigel and Somani agree on. 'If you think it's absurd to regulate men, then you should think it's equally absurd to regulate women,' Somani responded. 'So this is to make a statement,' she said. 'It is a statement,' Somani said with a laugh. Ohio voters overwhelmingly legalized and protected the right to abortion in 2023. Issue 1 passed 57%-43%, and it enshrined reproductive rights into the state constitution. Ohioans have the right to make their own decisions about abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, and continuing pregnancy. The state is prohibited from interfering with or penalizing someone for exercising this right. Despite this, anti-abortion advocates like Beigel are trying to reverse it. He is the president of End Abortion Ohio. He said that in the coming weeks, lawmakers will introduce a new bill to criminalize abortion totally. 'It just says human life begins at conception,' he said. 'Therefore, all the protections that are offered to other people under the state law are also offered to the pre-born.' He said the bill is called the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act. 'It will be being introduced very soon,' he said. Beigel believes the legislation could hold up in court because of the equal protection provision in the U.S. Constitution. He said the state constitution is now in violation of the 14th Amendment to the federal charter. Legal experts have routinely criticized this argument, saying it won't hold up. Beigel knows there will be a legal challenge, but he is also trying to normalize the idea of a total ban. By continuing to introduce it, it may get passed further down the line, he argued. 'Would this bill be going against the will of the voters?' Beigel was asked. 'Yeah, look back at American history… The issue of slavery was popular with the majority at certain times, and so it is absolutely possible for the majority of a state's populace to support something that's evil and something that's wrong,' he responded. Somani has criticized that argument throughout the years for being inaccurate, while Democrats have called it racist to suggest abortion is similar to slavery. The nonstop effort of anti-abortion activists is one of the reasons why this legislation is needed, the Democrat said. 'Just like abortion bills have penalized physicians or created felonies for physicians and patients, the intent of the bill is to show that we should not be policing any anybody's reproductive rights,' Somani said. Beigel added that he understands that Somani is being satirical but that she is missing the mark. 'The pro-life movement has never tried to regulate women's bodies,' he claimed. 'We're trying to regulate the actions of people who want to kill another person.' He said that Somani's bill is invasive and isn't based on science, questioning how the Democrats are spending their time. 'If they think that it's a waste of taxpayer money, well, then they should think the same on the other side,' the doctor responded. She is also sick of the Republicans choosing which bills are 'jokes' or not since she thinks their legislation 'destroying public education in the state' or 'not supporting kids getting free meals at school' are both absurd. 'I think this hits the idea of 'Republican freedom' and 'men's freedom,' and so that's why it's touching such a big nerve,' Somani said. This bill likely isn't conceivable in the GOP-controlled legislature, but it is heating up the conversation. Follow WEWS statehouse reporter Morgan Trau on X and Facebook. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
