Abortion rights advocates say new 24-hour waiting period bill conflicts with Ohio Constitution

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 1,001

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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Opponents of Ohio legislation that seeks to reimpose a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion said the bill not only conflicts with the constitution, but discriminates against reproductive health care.

The Ohio House Health Committee met to hear testimony against Ohio House Bill 347, a bill that only allows an abortion if a physician meets with the pregnant person at least 24 hours before the abortion “to provide specified information and document the woman’s …

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