California Proposition 85 (2006)
California Proposition 85, the Parental Notification Initiative, was a proposition on the ballot for California voters in the general election of November 7, 2006. It was similar to the previous year's Proposition 73. It failed by a vote of 46%-54%.
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Text from the California Voter Information Guide[edit]
Parental Notification before Termination of Teen's Pregnancy (second attempt at Proposition 73)
Summary[edit]
Summary as prepared by the State Attorney General "Amends california constitution prohibiting abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies parent/guardian, except in medical emergency or parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements. Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation. Put on ballot by Petition Signatures.".[1]
Did not Pass[2]
- 3,868,714 (45.8%) voted for it
- 4,576,128 (54.2%) voted against it
Goals[edit]
- Increase teen communication with parents[3]
- Allow parents to help child make appropriate heath care decisions [3]
- Provide needed health care history to physicians[3]
- Possibly prevent minor from something as traumatic as an abortion[3]
- Provide a strong support system[3]
Vote Meaning[edit]
A "yes" vote to this would mean that the state constitution would require a physician to notify the guardian of a minor prior to performing an abortion.[1]
A "no" vote to this would mean 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.[1]
Background[edit]
- 1953-Law was created that enabled minors to have abortions without parental consent or knowledge[4]
- 1987- Legislature amended this law to require minors to get parental or guardian consent before having an abortion performed[4]
- 1997- Voted against the law therefore allowing minors to have an abortion without consent or knowledge by guardian[4]
Exceptions to Proposition 85[edit]
Medical Emergencies: An abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the mother[4]
Waivers Approved by Guardian: Guardian signs a waiver that gets rid of the notification requirements[4]
Waivers Approved by Court: Waiver given to a minor who asks for it and if the courts finds the minor to be well informed and mature enough to make the decision to have the abortion[4]
Penalty[edit]
Any person who performs an abortion on a minor without consent by parents or guardian would be found guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine.[4]
Endorsements[edit]
- Sharon Runner
- Ben Stein
- Bill O'Reilly
- Dr. Laura Schlessinger
- Laura Ingraham
- Jim Holman, San Diego Reader
References[edit]
http://www.lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/85_11_2006.htm http://www.cabwhp.org/resources/issue_guides/proposition_85_teen_abortion http://www.smartvoter.org/2006/11/07/ca/state/prop/85/
External links[edit]
- Yes on 85
- HealthVote.org: Neutral Information & Analysis about Proposition 85
- Video Voter California - Short, straightforward video explanation of Prop. 85
- Non-partisan resources & vote sharing network for Californians
- Official Voter Information Guide: Proposition 85
- Campaign Expenditure Details for Proposition 85, Parental Notification
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