COLUMBUS, Ohio — House Republicans voted to pass the “Baby Olivia Act” which would require school districts in Ohio to show students an animated video of the development of a fetus from fertilization until birth.

Zero democrats voted in support of the bill.

The three-minute “Baby Olivia” video was produced by Live Action, a national anti-abortion organization.

The bill, which now goes to the Ohio Senate for consideration, also requires schools to show a video at least three minutes long of an ultrasound video that shows the vital organs being formed to students in fifth grade through high school.

Representative Melanie Miller, R-District 67, spearheaded the legislation.

“It's scientific, it's accurate, it's age appropriate. It's really important that our young people are understanding

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