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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 〔San Francisco Chronicle, (''Parental notification measures make Calif. ballot'' ), May 30, 2008〕〔Los Angeles Times, (''Parental notification: Again!'' ), May 31, 2008〕〔(''Stateline'', "Social issues crowd state ballots", July 24, 2008 )〕 The initiative would prohibit abortion for un-emancipated 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, 2008. ==Specific provisions== The proposed initiative, if enacted as a constitutional amendment, would: * Provide exceptions for medical emergency or parental waiver. * Permit courts to waive notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor’s maturity or best interests. * Mandate reporting requirements, including reports from physicians regarding abortions on minors. * Authorize monetary damages against physicians for violation. * Require minor’s consent to abortion, with exceptions. * Permit judicial relief if minor’s consent is coerced. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「California Proposition 4 (2008)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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