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Abortion and an Adolescent's Right to Choose

Information on the history and current status of an adolescent's right to choose in California.  While primarily about California law, the page does include some information about the status of this right in other states. Please see Resources for Other US States for more.

Parental Notification May be on the Ballot Again

In both 2005 and 2006, Californians voted on measures that would have restricted a minor's right to choose.  While both ballot measures were soundly defeated, the supporters of the two failed measures want to try again.  They have proposed a new initiative that they hope will go on the November 2008 California ballot.

A Minor's Right to Abortion in California


Background on the adolescent right to choose.

 

A Parent's Right to Access Confidential Medical Information

Do parents have a right to access medical information about a minor's abortion?

Minor Consent and Confidentiality Chart


Four page chart outlining California's minor consent and confidentiality laws.

 

The Abortion Issue in the 2006 Election


 

 

Abortion Rights in New Hampshire: The Ayotte Decision


Follow up article on Ayotte decision and its ramifications.

U.S. Supreme Court Could Make it More Difficult to Challenge Restrict Abortion Laws


Discussion of the New Hampshire Ayotte case.
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