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House extends abortion waiting period to 72 hours with amendment to ease rural access
Summary
House Bill 461 increases the informed‑consent waiting period for elective abortion from 24 to 72 hours; sponsor added an amendment allowing the required face‑to‑face consultation to occur anywhere in the state and providing medical exceptions. The House passed the amended bill 59–11.
Representative Eliason introduced House Bill 461 as a "pro‑consumer" measure to lengthen the waiting period from 24 to 72 hours after informed consent is given. He argued the longer period allows time for reflection and cited committee testimony and medical commenters who said some patients later decline surgery after further…
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