Ohio Bill Proposes Fines for Ejaculation Without Intent to Procreate

The satirical legislation aims to highlight gender disparities in reproductive rights and restrictions.

Ohio Democratic Representatives Anita Somani and Tristan Rader introduced the 'Conception Begins at Erection Act' to underscore inequities in reproductive legislation.
The bill proposes fines of up to $10,000 for men who ejaculate without intending to fertilize an embryo, with exceptions for contraception use, sperm donation, masturbation, and LGBTQ+ intercourse.
The legislation mirrors a similar satirical bill introduced in Mississippi, aiming to critique laws restricting women's reproductive freedoms.
Ohio voters enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution in 2023, but anti-abortion lawmakers continue to push for restrictive measures.
The bill is unlikely to pass in Ohio's Republican-controlled House but has sparked discussions on the double standards in reproductive health policies.