Bill supporters to gather tomorrow at 37th annual March for Life in Olympia
Calling it a common-sense measure to respect the rights of parents, Sen. Mike Padden today announced legislation to require that an underage girl’s parent or guardian be notified before she may have an abortion.
Padden, R-Spokane Valley, plans to discuss Senate Bill 5289 at the 37th annual March for Life rally, which will begin at noon Tuesday at the Capitol in Olympia.
“While I strongly believe that we have an obligation to support the inherent human dignity of all, that is not primarily what this bill is about,” said Padden. “The parental-notification bill would not prohibit an underage girl from having an abortion; it would simply give her parent or guardian the chance to talk with her ahead of time, or get ready to care for her afterward.
“The law recognizes in nearly every instance – from giving an aspirin at school to piercing ears – that parents have a responsibility and a right to be informed about medical procedures performed on their children.” Continue reading
Washington State’s 4th District Senator Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, talks about Senate Bill 5156 – which has been approved by the Senate Committee on Health Care – that would require parents of underage girls be notified if the girls request abortions.