Ohio bill would allow civil lawsuit over unintended pregnancy

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'Senate Bill 262 states that if the impregnator is found guilty in the civil suit, then they could face fines of at least $5,000. With the “Heartbeat Bill” in effect, there are no considerations for rape or incest, but Maharath said at least with SB 262, the father would have to take financial responsibility.

“When I’m thinking ‘unintentional,’ and this would be an interpretation the courts would have to decide, I’m thinking of those types of situations,” said Maharath.

The mother would have up to five years after conception to sue.

Marahath said these civil cases would be handled comparably to child support cases — with proof of paternity being a component. If the guilty party cannot pay the fine, then Maharath said she envisions it being handled within the court.'