California Proposition 4 (2008)
Proposition 4, or the Abortion Waiting Period and Parental Notification Initiative, also known to its supporters as Sarah's Law, was an initiative state constitutional amendment on the 2008 California General Election ballot
The initiative would prohibit abortion for unemancipated minors until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent, legal guardian or, if parental abuse has been reported, an alternative adult family member.
Proposition 4 was rejected by voters on November 4 of that year.
Read more about California Proposition 4 (2008): Specific Provisions, Fiscal Impact, Supporters, Path To Ballot and Prior Attempts At Passage, Opposition To Prop. 4, Lawsuit Filed Over Prop. 4 Language, Polling Information, Results
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