Ohio doctors push back against 24-hour abortion waiting period proposal

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 649

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Ohio doctors asked lawmakers this week to back off of a bill that would require a 24-hour wait before abortion procedures.

In a hearing before the Ohio Senate Health Committee, physicians emphasized the informed consent that’s already part of the standard of care under they were trained to use.

They said Ohio House Bill 347 not only bars patients from getting timely care, but creates disparate treatment for those who treat individuals who can …

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