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 ArticlesSmaller Majority View Vaccines as Safe and Effective: SurveyDec 24, 2025Federal Judge Strikes Down California’s Policies Hiding Gender Switches From ParentsDec 23, 2025Why Some Doctors Are Turning Against Vaccine MandatesDec 21, 2025CDC Awards Grant for Studying Hepatitis B Vaccine in African CountryDec 19, 2025Related TopicsOhioabortion