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Senate sends 48-hour abortion waiting period bill to Gov. Haslam

Tennessee state capitol
Tennessee state capitol Tennessee state capitol

NASHVILLE — A bill mandating 48-hour waiting periods for women seeking an abortion is on its way to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.

Senators approved minor House changes to the bill, which also requires informed-consent by a physician, on a 24-2 vote.

Haslam is likely to sign the bill into law.