Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that extends the waiting period prior to an abortion from 24 to 72 hours.

Highlights:

• Extends the waiting period between a woman’s initial in-person consultation and the performance of an abortion from 24 hours to 72 hours, except in the case of a medical emergency (Sec. A).

• Requires the waiting period between a woman’s initial in-person consultation and the performance of an abortion to be 24 hours if a judicial order temporarily or permanently restrains the provisions of this bill (Sec. A). 

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Vetoed by Governor Jay Nixon

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that extends the waiting period prior to an abortion from 24 hours to 72 hours.

Highlights:

• Extends the waiting period between a woman’s initial in-person consultation and the performance of an abortion from 24 hours to 72 hours, except in the case of a medical emergency (Sec. A).

• Requires the waiting period between a woman’s initial in-person consultation and the performance of an abortion to be 24 hours if a judicial order temporarily or permanently restrains the provisions of this bill (Sec. A). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that extends the waiting period prior to an abortion from 24 to 72 hours.

Highlights:

• Extends the waiting period between a woman’s initial in-person consultation and the performance of an abortion from 24 hours to 72 hours, except in the case of a medical emergency (Sec. A).

• Requires the waiting period between a woman’s initial in-person consultation and the performance of an abortion to be 24 hours if a judicial order temporarily or permanently restrains the provisions of this bill (Sec. A). 

Full Bill Text