Attorney General No.
11-0015
Secretary of State No.
1496
Description
Changes California Constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minor until physician notifies her parent/legal guardian in writing. Provides exceptions for medical emergency, parental waiver, or parental abuse documented by notarized statement from law enforcement, protective services, or certain adult relatives. Permits judge to waive notice if minor appears personally in court and proves maturity or waiver is in her best interest. Requires physicians to report specific abortion information to Department of Public Health. Physicians can be sued for violating these provisions up to 12 years after abortion. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, court administration, and state health agency administration combined.
Proponents
John Smith john.smith.jsjs@gmail.com
Date
8-11-2011
Document Type
Initiative
Qualified
Failed to Qualify
Recommended Citation
Prohibits Abortions for Females Under 18 Without Parental Notification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. California Initiative 1496 (2011).
https://repository.uclawsf.edu/ca_ballot_inits/1699