Opponents say the measure could allow abortions late in pregnancy when the fetus is viable. Supporters say constitutional protection will not negate current state law that restricts late-term abortions unless the mother's life or health is at stake.
to amend the constitution on the Nov. 8 ballot days just after the court ruled in June that states could decide whether to allow abortion.
“The challenge is we had a very short runway, so it really is about awareness. We know when people are aware that abortion is on the ballot, they’re likely to come out and vote for it,” said Jodi Hicks, president of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, which supports the measure. California law currently restricts abortion to only before a fetus is viable, which is usually defined as around 24 weeks of pregnancy. Abortions in the third trimester are rare, and in California, permitted only if the mother’s life or heath is at risk.
“The constitution has always meant to be a broad framework of rights and the Legislature decides the scope of the laws, this won’t change what is in statute right now,” said Hicks of Planned Parenthood affiliates. “That’s something people will be asking about between now and Election Day, especially those people who say it should be OK in most cases,” he said.
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