Ohio House Passes Bill Requiring ‘Baby Olivia’ Video in Public Schools
The mandate now goes to the Senate after a party-line vote prompted objections from medical groups.
Overview
- The bill would require students in grades 5–12 to watch the Live Action ‘Meet Baby Olivia’ video or similar content each year starting in 2026–27.
- It also mandates showing an ultrasound video of at least three minutes, with a written parental opt-out available.
- All House Democrats present voted no as the Republican-sponsored measure advanced to the Ohio Senate.
- Medical groups and Planned Parenthood say the video is inaccurate on gestational dating and early cardiac development, while sponsors call it age-appropriate science education.
- An amendment to limit the requirement to grades 9–12 failed, and the proposal mirrors laws enacted this year in states including Idaho, Kansas, North Dakota, Tennessee, Iowa, and Indiana.