State lawmaker wants to end mandatory counseling and waiting period for abortions in PA

State lawmaker wants to end mandatory counseling and waiting period for abortions in PA

A proposed bill from Democratic lawmakers would remove hurdles to getting an abortion in the state by taking away the currently mandated counseling and 24-hour waiting period requirements. In 2023, there were 35,412 abortions performed in Pennsylvania, according to the state Department of Health. For each one—no matter the circumstances—the patients had to undergo counseling and wait 24 hours after their first appointment before they could recei…