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GA SB74
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Joshua McKoon
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 15-11-684 to require clear and convincing evidence as the standard of proof when an unemancipated minor petitions a court to waive the parental notification requirement for an abortion
- Raises the evidentiary standard from the previously unspecified level, making it harder for a minor to obtain a judicial waiver of parental notification
- A court may waive parental notification if clear and convincing evidence shows the minor is mature enough and well enough informed to make the abortion decision independently, in consultation with her physician
- Alternatively, the court may grant a waiver if clear and convincing evidence shows that notifying the parent or legal guardian would not be in the best interests of the minor
- Sponsored by Senator McKoon of the 29th district and passed the Georgia Senate
Legislative Description
Courts; parental notification of abortion; provide for clear and convincing evidence for waiver
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/28/2018
Full Bill Text
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