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 ArticlesCDC’s New Priorities Include Autism Research, Vaccine SafetySep 18, 2025Top CDC Vaccine Adviser Challenges Critics to DebateSep 18, 2025RFK Jr.’s Panel May Recommend Delaying Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns: DocumentSep 18, 2025Vaccine Researcher Wanted for Fraud Is Arrested, Being Extradited to USSep 17, 2025Related TopicsOhioabortion