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Several dozen Planned Parenthood volunteers were in the Capitol today protesting legislation that would restrict abortions. One bill would outlaw them altogether, while another requires doctors to have admitting privileges at a local hospital. Elizabeth Lee came to object to legislation requiring a 24 hour waiting period before the procedure can be performed.

“Women should not be subjected to mandated state counseling on laws that are introduced and passed with the intent to shame, coerce, and judge them. Senate Bill 724, proposing a 24 hour mandatory delay on women seeking an abortion does not offer any health benefits for women. Implicit in this bill is the assumption that women who decide to have an abortion don’t carefully the decision” says Lee.

Planned Parenthood says it will be in the Capitol every week until the end of the session in May, fighting against andy restrictions.