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.

Two page summary of the history of adolescent access to abortion in California.

In California, minors have a right to attend confidential medical appointments during the school day.  This document describes the parameters of that right.

California law on parent access to adolescent health records

Voters rejected initiative that would have required parental notification before abortion.

Summary of California's minor consent and confidentiality statutes in chart form.

Parent interest in an adolescent STD vaccine