What are your thoughts on California's Prop 85?

United States
November 22, 2006 12:27am CST
Here are some details about it: WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BEFORE TERMINATION OF MINOR’S PREGNANCY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. * Amends California Constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent or legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver * Permits minor to obtain court order waiving notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor’s maturity or best interests. * Mandates various reporting requirements, including reports from physicians regarding abortions performed on minors. * Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation. * Requires minor’s consent to abortion, with certain exceptions. * Permits judicial relief if minor’s consent coerced.
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