Pro-Life Laws Go Into Effect in Arizona

by admin | Sep 12, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights, State Abortion Policy

Challenged provisions of a 2009 law restricting abortions in Arizona took effect today because Planned Parenthood Arizona decided against appealing a state-court ruling denying its earlier challenge to the law. As a result, the new provisions begin today. They...

Alaska Judge Hears Arguments in Parental Notification Lawsuit

by admin | Sep 9, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights, State Abortion Policy

Alaska’s parental notice law for minors undergoing abortions has been the focus of a lengthy legal battle. The lawsuit, which was brought by Planned Parenthood and two doctors, is expected to reach the Alaska Supreme Court. A provision in the law requires...

Parental Consent and Telemed Abortion Ban Take Effect in Nebraska

by Eleanore Strong | Aug 31, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights, State Abortion Policy

Tomorrow, two new laws affecting abortion will take effect in Nebraska. One requires girls 17 and under to obtain written, notarized consent from a parent before having an abortion, and the other prevents doctors from prescribing and opening containers of...

New Hampshire Lawmakers Pass Parental Notification Bill Over Veto

by Eleanore Strong | Jun 22, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights

The New Hampshire legislature today overrode Gov. John Lynch’s veto of a bill that requires abortionists to notify parents of minors 48 hours before conducting the procedure. The House overrod the veto by a 266-102 vote; the Senate vote was 17-7. “Granite...

Illinois Parental Notification Law Sent Back to Lower Court

by Eleanore Strong | Jun 17, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights

The Illinois Appellate Court on Friday continued to block the enforcement of the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act, which would require that a parent or guardian be notified 48 hours before a child under 18 has an abortion. The debate will now head back to Cook...

Nebraska Adds Parental-Consent Law, Bans ‘Telemed’ Abortions

by Eleanore Strong | May 27, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, a Republican, has signed two key pieces of pro-life legislation. One requires minors to obtain notarized parental consent before an abortion; the other mandates that abortionists meet with a woman before dispensing the abortion pill...