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  Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy
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Won11/04/2008
Votes6,728,478 (51.96%)
Margin508,005 (+3.92%)
Term11/05/2008 - 00/00/9999


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Description * Changes California Constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent or legal guardian.
* Permits notification to certain adult relatives if doctor reports parent to law enforcement or Child Protective Services.
* Provides notification exceptions for medical emergency or parental waiver.
* Permits courts to waive notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor’s maturity or best interests.
* Mandates reporting requirements, including reports from physicians regarding abortions on minors.
* Authorizes damages against physicians for violation.
* Requires minor’s consent to abortion, with exceptions.

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