Legislation that has surfaced three times in the past is being introduced one more time.
The legislation is referred to as the CARE Act, which stands for Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies.
"Every survivor who I have been with has chosen to take EC (emergency contraceptive) without question," said volunteer advocate Julia D'Agostino.
D'Agostino volunteers her time to help rape victims through SARNCO, the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio.
A sexual abuse survivor herself, D'Agostino felt compelled to help others which is why she said that she supports the legislation.
"Survivors should be empowered to make their own decisions and have all options available to them," D'Agostino said.
State Representative Nickie Antonio with the 13th District sponsored the Care Act legislation.
"I can't think of a group more deserving of a group more deserving of the support of the legislature," Antonio said.
The bill would require all hospitals to offer emergency contraception to female rape victims.
"A survivor of sexual violence has had all their power and control stripped away from them. we want to help them regain that power through making informed decisions for themselves," D'Agostino said.
Those who support this legislation said that while doctors and pharmacists have the right to not distribute plan B for moral reasons, they said they don't have the right to make decisions for the rape victim.
"We want to make sure that there is consistency in every hospital about the information and options that every survivor receives in the emergency room," D'Agostino said.
Pharmacists and doctors, for moral reasons, have the right to not disseminate medication.
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio offers further help by calling their 24 hour Rape Helpline at (614)267-7020.
