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72-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions Signed into Utah Law

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed legislation requiring women to wait 72 hours before receiving an abortion, giving the state the longest waiting period in the country.

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed legislation requiring women to wait 72 hours before receiving an abortion, giving the state the longest waiting period in the country.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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