What is your opinion on the death penalty? The practice could be abolished in Ohio under upcoming bipartisan legislation announced Tuesday
State senators from both sides of the aisle called for an end to the practice, citing the financial blow to taxpayers to keep an inmate on death row, thethat has led to an unofficial moratorium on executions in the state, the danger of executing an innocent person and questions over a state's right to end a life.
“This isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue," said bill sponsor Sen. Nickie Antonio, a Lakewood Democrat. ”No matter what a person’s reason for supporting this legislation, it’s critical for our own collective humanity."introduced the measure last session . It failed to get any traction, as it has for several legislative sessions despite support from some of the majority Republicans.
But growing public opposition to the death penalty has Antonio hopeful this time around, she said at Tuesday's press conference, as does a fresh General Assembly that includes a dozen Senators who support ending the death penalty. First-term Republican Sen. Michelle Reynolds said she backs the measure because she is “pro-life” and believes human life should not be used as a bargaining chip.It's not clear where legislative leadership could take the bill. GOP Senate President Matt Huffman — Steve Huffman's cousin — supports the death penalty, though he previously said he's open to debate and discussion on the topic. Republican House Speaker Jason Stephens also said he was open to further debate in Legislature.
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