2006 California Proposition 85
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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%.
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 health 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]- ^ a b c "Proposition 85: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy - California State Government".
- ^ State Ballot Measures Archived 2006-12-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e "Fall 2006 - Proposition 85: What's At Stake for Our Teens? | California Black Women's Health Project". Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
- ^ a b c d e f g "2006 Proposition 85: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.e".
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
