Ohio Senate committee to hear support for 24-hour abortion waiting period in committee this week

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 817

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Before Ohio lawmakers head for a lengthy summer break, a measure to institute a 24-hour waiting period prior to an abortion is up for further consideration in the Ohio Senate.

The measure at issue would reinstitute a previous provision in state law, despite a state court barring enforcement of it after voters passed an Ohio Constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.

Ohio House Bill 347 would require pregnant individuals to meet with a medical professional at …

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