MEDIA ADVISORYPRO-LIFE LEADERS CALL FOR A COMMITMENT TO SAVE THE HEARTBEAT BILL

COLUMBUS – The sponsor of the Heartbeat Bill and pro-life leaders will be holding a press conference calling on legislative leadership to commit to enacting the Heartbeat Bill before the end of 2018, even if it means overriding a veto from Governor Kasich after Christmas and before New Year's Day.It has been nearly a month since the Ohio House of Representatives passed the Heartbeat Bill. With time running out, the pro-life community is calling on leadership in the House and Senate to hold to their pro-life promises, and save thousands of lives annually. Every day of delay, more children perish from abortion.The details of the press conference are as follows:WHAT: Press conference calling on a commitment from legislative leadership to pass the Heartbeat Bill.WHO: State Representative Christina Hagan (Sponsor of the Heartbeat Bill)Aaron Baer, President, Citizens for Community ValuesPastor JC Church, National Director of Ministry Engagement, Family Research CouncilPastor Tim Throckmorton, Regional Ministry Director, Family Research CouncilBarry Sheets, Right to Life Action Coalition of OhioWHERE: Ladies Gallery, Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215WHEN: Monday, December 10, 2018, 11:00 a.m.For questions, contact Citizens for Community Values, info@ccv.org, or 513.733.5775.

As Ohio’s Family Policy Council, Citizens for Community Values seeks the good of our neighbors throughout Ohio by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel. We endeavor to create an Ohio where God’s blessings of life, family, and religious freedom are treasured, respected, and protected.###