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If passed, the Proposition 1 Reproductive Freedom Act would repeal dozens of state laws and put the right to have an abortion at risk. This proposal would make the state constitution less protective of reproductive freedom and repeal tax-funded abortions. The proposal is a red flag for many women who fear the state will no longer be a place of safety for them.

Proposition 1 is an effort to restore abortion rights in California. The state's constitution guarantees a woman's right to privacy, and the California Supreme Court has ruled that this right includes her reproductive choices. Since then, California legislators have added protections for abortion to state law. However, recent attacks on abortion access have convinced Proposition 1 supporters that this protection is vulnerable to change. By amending the California constitution, this measure would ensure that abortion protections are never altered without the voters' input.

Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers of the state's Legislature and have a record of opposing abortion access. In fact, they have enacted abortion restrictions in eight consecutive sessions.

It repeals dozens of state laws.

Proposition 1 Reproductive Freedom California is a ballot measure that would amend the California Constitution to protect the right to have an abortion. This measure has significant support from Democratic and independent voters. But more than half of Republicans oppose it. The state Banking and Insurance Department will study the issue and, if needed, adopt regulations. The measure also contains $200 million to help women who live outside of the state obtain reproductive health care.

The measure is expected to be a significant issue when voters head to the polls in November. Reproductive rights will continue to be a substantial issue. Voters will also be asked whether to ban flavored tobacco products, increase taxes for zero-emission vehicles, or enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution.

It repeals tax-funded abortions.

Proposition 1 could mean more women coming to California for abortion services, but it would not actually have a direct fiscal impact on the state. This is because the state fund for abortion services would still exist. Moreover, it will not affect Medi-Cal or state-subsidized health programs. It could also mean a more significant number of out-of-state residents coming to California for abortion services.

The proposal, dubbed "Proposition 1 Reproductive Freedom," is not the only one in California's mid-term election. Several other anti-abortion measures will also be on the ballot. In addition, the Republican Party in the state wants to elect more anti-abortion candidates to the state legislature.

It puts at risk rights it's designed to protect

The proposed amendment to the California constitution would protect reproductive freedom, including the right to choose abortion and contraception. However, the measure's opponents say it's unnecessary and could backfire, particularly given the ambiguous language and the lack of clarity on fetal viability. In any case, the bill does not have a direct fiscal impact, and California abortion laws would remain in effect if it passed.

As early voting begins in California, the issue of reproductive freedom is at the forefront of the election. Proposition 1 would eliminate the viability restriction and allow abortions to be performed at any stage, including late-term ones. The proposal would also lower health standards for abortions, allow nurse practitioners to perform first-trimester abortions without a physician's supervision, and allocate $20 million for travel and other expenses to facilitate abortions.