Should the California Constitution be amended to require notification of the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion?
Amends California Constitution prohibiting abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements. Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation.
Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures
Potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, court administration, and state helath agency administration combined.
- A YES vote on this measure means:
- The State Constitution would be changed to require
that a physician notify, with certain exceptions,
a parent or legal guardian of a pregnant minor at
least 48 hours before performing an abortion.
- A NO vote on this measure means:
- Minors would continue to receive abortion
services to the same extent as adults. Physicians
performing abortions for minors would not be subject
to notification requirements.
- Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 85:
- PARENTS! Right now anyone
can arrange a secret abortion
for your minor daughter and you won't even know. Don't
permit your young daughter to be subjected to dangerous
medical procedures without
your knowledge. Keep her life and health in your hands and
not those of strangers. Vote YES on 85.
Full Text of Argument In Favor,
Rebuttal
- Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 85:
- No law can mandate family communication. Vulnerable
teenagers from abusive, violent homes can't talk to
their parents, can't navigate overcrowded courts, and may
resort to dangerous, illegal abortions. Prop. 85 won't
stop predators, won't protect teens, and is the first step in
overturning Roe and banning all abortions. Vote NO.
Full Text of Argument Against,
Rebuttal
- Contact FOR Proposition 85:
- Paul E. Laubacher, R.N.
YES on 85/Parents' Right to Know and Child Protection
1703 India Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Toll-Free (866) 828-8355
Janet@YESon85.net
http://www.YESon85.net
- Contact AGAINST Proposition 85:
- Steve Smith
No on 85--for Real Teen Safety
555 Capitol Mall, Suite 510
Sacramento, CA 95814
916) 669-4802
info@Noon85.com
http://www.Noon85.com
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Fail:
3,405,458 /
46.0% Yes votes ......
4,000,442 /
54.0% No votes