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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 in the 2008 California general election.[2][3][4]
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.
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- ^ "Parental notification -- Again!". Los Angeles Times. May 31, 2008. Archived from the original on June 1, 2008. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Prah, Pamela M. (July 24, 2008). "Social issues crowd state ballots". Stateline.org. Archived from the original on July 30, 2008. Retrieved March 12, 2019.