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The Parental Notice Bill
NY bill forces parental notice for minor abortions
Requires parental notice prior to the performance of an abortion upon an unemancipated minor; defines unemancipated minor as person less than eighteen years of age; allows for waiver of such notice in limited instances; establishes circumstances and procedures for proceedings to obtain an order waiving such parental notification.
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The bill would require doctors to tell a minor’s parent at least two days before an abortion, unless a doctor says it’s an emergency or a court waives it.
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If passed, teens may lose privacy and face delays or pressure from parents when seeking abortions, making it harder for them to get timely care.
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The facts
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- Bill defines "unemancipated minor" as anyone under 18 who is not legally independent.
- Requires at least 48‑hour written notice to a custodial parent before an abortion.
- Waiver allowed if a doctor certifies a medical emergency or a court orders a waiver.
- Violating the notice rule can be a misdemeanor and may lead to civil liability.
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