HIGHLIGHTS as of July 1, 2010
In August, Alaska voters approved a ballot initiative requiring that a parent be notified 48 hours before a minor obtains an abortion. The state’s existing parental consent law is not in effect due to a court decision. The initiative, which includes exceptions for abuse and medical emergencies, and a process for minors to obtain a judicial waiver from the notification requirement, is expected to go into effect in November. Alaska will be the 11th state to have such requirements.
Read about sexual and reproductive health and rights in the states (updated each month).
Read about the current status of state policies (updated each month).
See a chart of laws enacted in 2010 (updated each month).
Read an overview of state policy developments over the first half of 2010.
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