Kasich to get bill on minors’ abortions

Associated Press

COLUMBUS

The Ohio House has approved a bill that adds new requirements for judges considering whether a minor can be allowed to have an abortion without her parents’ approval.

Under the bill passed Friday, a judge considering whether to let a girl bypass the state’s parental- consent requirement would have to ask if she understands the physical and emotional impact of having an abortion. The judge also would be required to ask the girl if she was coached on how to answer such questions.

The bill passed the Senate in September and now heads to Gov. John Kasich’s desk.