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BALLOT MEASURE SUMMARY 

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PROP 85 Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
SUMMARY           Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures
Amends California Constitution prohibiting abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent/guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements. Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation. 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.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
YES YES vote on this measure means: The State Constitution would be changed to require that a physician notify, with certain exceptions, a parent or legal guardian of a pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion.	NO A NO vote on this measure means: 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.
ARGUMENTS
PRO PARENTS! Right now anyone can arrange a secret abortion for your minor daughter and you won’t even know. Don’t permit your young daughter to be subjected to dangerous medical procedures without your knowledge. Keep her life and health in your hands and not those of strangers. Vote YES on 85.	CON No law can mandate family communication. Vulnerable teenagers from abusive, violent homes can’t talk to their parents, can’t navigate overcrowded courts, and may resort to dangerous, illegal abortions. Prop. 85 won’t stop predators, won’t protect teens, and is the first step in overturning Roe and banning all abortions. Vote NO.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR Paul E. Laubacher, R.N. YES on 85/Parents’ Right to  Know and Child Protection 1703 India Street San Diego, CA 92101 Toll-Free (866) 828-8355 Janet@YESon85.net www.YESon85.net	AGAINST Steve Smith No on 85—for Real  Teen Safety 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 510 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 669-4802 info@Noon85.com www.Noon85.com

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