- Reproductive Health
Waiting Period & Parental Notification for the Termination of a Minor's Pregnancy
Would have barred abortion on an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after her physician notified her parent or legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental or judicial waiver.
Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy
Bars abortion for most minors until 48 hours after parental notification, except in medical emergency or with parental or judicial waiver.
Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy
Would have changed the California Constitution to prohibit abortion for an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after a physician notifies the minor’s parent, legal guardian, or, in limited cases, substitute adult relative. Provided an exception for medical emergency or parental waiver. Fiscal Impact: Potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, court administration, and state health agency administration combined.
