Attorney General No.
13-0019
Secretary of State No.
1610
Description
Changes California Constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician or other authorized medical professional 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 relatives. Permits judge to waive notice if minor appears personally in court and proves maturity or waiver is in her best interest. Requires reporting of specific abortion information to State. Violating medical professionals subject to suit for 12 years. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government:Potential unknown net state costs, likely 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
9-23-2013
Document Type
Initiative
Qualified
Failed to Qualify
Recommended Citation
Abortion Restriction. Parental Notification and Waiting Period for Females Under 18. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. California Initiative 1610 (2013).
https://repository.uclawsf.edu/ca_ballot_inits/1882