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CA Proposition 4 - Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy

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> United States > California > Propositions > 2008 Referendums > Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy

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Referendum

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Type

General Election

Filing Deadline

00, 2008 - 12:00pm Central

Polls Open

November 04, 2008 - 09:00am Central

Polls Close

November 04, 2008 - 10:00pm Central

Term Start

November 05, 2008 - 12:00am

Term End

00, 9999 - 12:00pm

Turnout

74.73% Registered 38.23% Total Population

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Jason

Last Modified

Scott³ February 01, 2009 12:56pm

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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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