Rep. Antonio Introduces Resolution on Reproductive Rights Week

Lakewood’s State Rep. co-sponsored legislation in Columbus that would proclaim this week as “Reproductive Rights Awareness Week.”

The idea is to encourage public awareness, conversation and support for reproductive rights and justice, according to a news release.

“Access to contraceptives and comprehensive reproductive health education and information is a human rights issue that requires our support to ensure the health and wellness of women across Ohio,” said Antonio in a statement.

She added that the resolution notes that contraception enables women to better prevent unintended pregnancies and plan for pregnancy when they do want to have a child, and that publicly funded contraceptive services and supplies prevent nearly two million unintended pregnancies each year in the US.

The announcement coincides with the 39th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision.

The resolution — one of two similar measures introduced at the Statehouse this week — will be assigned to a committee for hearings.