Ohio House committee advances bill mandating 24-hour waiting period for abortion care

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 595

Last Updated: 2 days, 3 hours ago

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In a quick hearing that ended in opponents yelling “shame,” the Ohio House Health Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would effectively add a 24-hour waiting period for abortion care.

The measure is similar to a state law that is currently not being enforced because a judge has blocked it as a lawsuit goes forward.

Ohio House Bill 347 was approved 9-3 along party lines by Republican lawmakers in the committee, without any …

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