Sexual & Reproductive Health

Abortion waiting periods approved by Georgia House

Published in Women's Health Weekly, March 17th, 2005

Women seeking abortions in Georgia would get new warnings about the health risks involved, and the procedure would be subject to a 24-hour waiting period, under a bill approved overwhelmingly in the state House February 23, 2005.

The bill, long the top priority of abortion opponents, also tightens parental notification requirements for minors. Parents would have to be notified either by telephone or in person before a minor could have an abortion.

The measure also calls for a brochure to be given to patients, which would include fetal pictures and would tell pregnant women that fathers are financially responsible for the child by law, even if they...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-17)

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