2006 Oregon Ballot Measure 43

Measure 43
Requires 48-hour notice to unemancipated minor's parents before providing abortion; authorizes lawsuits, physician discipline.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 616,876 45.24%
No 746,606 54.76%
Valid votes 1,363,482 97.42%
Invalid or blank votes 36,168 2.58%
Total votes 1,399,650 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 68.98%
Results by county
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon Ballot Measure 43 was an initiated state statute ballot measure on the November 7, 2006 general election ballot. The measure would have required that when an unemancipated minor 15 years and older sought an abortion, the medical provider must first give written notice to a parent of the minor, by certified mail, at least 48 hours prior to providing the abortion. It was rejected by voters, with only 45 percent favoring it.

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