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California Abortion Law in 1967 Debates and Rules
In Sacramento the Therapeutic Abortion Act of 1967 advances after emotional legislative sessions. Gov. Reagan signed June 15, making California the third state to liberalize Victorian era abortion limits. The law allows abortions when the mother’s health is at substantial risk or the pregnancy results from rape or incest, with strict medical committee review and district attorney oversight for contested cases. Hospitals draft guidelines and a reporting form for state health data, while religious hospitals may face limits on creating abortion committees. The law targets medical safety and legal protection for physicians and patients amid debate over church opposition and hospital accreditation requirements.
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Grant Catigneo
San Francisco
Asani
California Hospital Association
Sacramento
Reagan
California
Colo
Rada
North Carolina
Medical Association
State Public Health Department
Anthony C. Beilénson
Beverly Hills
California Medical Association
Ald
Liepolee
Vee