(NH Gov.) Lynch would sign repeal of parental notification law

[Eugene]

(Associated Press)

Lynch would sign repeal of parental notification law

By Norma Love, Associated Press Writer | February 8, 2007

CONCORD, N.H. --Gov. John Lynch said Thursday he will sign a bill to repeal
New Hampshire's parental notification law -- currently in limbo as a result
of a court battle.

Spokesman Colin Manning said Lynch believes the unconstitutional law fails
to protect the health and safety of all women.

"If a bill repealing this flawed law were to reach the governor's desk, he would
sign it," Manning said.

The House Judiciary Committee listened to 3 1/2 hours of testimony Thursday
on legislation to repeal the law, which required abortion providers to notify
at least one parent at least 48 hours before performing an abortion on a minor.

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Full article: http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2007/02/08/lynch_would_sign_repeal_of_parental_notification_law

[Erika]

1. Yes!

Those girls who fear their parents would be hurt most by parental notification requirements. Can you imagine a young girl, a victim of incest, telling her story to a judge? She's already been beaten down with a fear of authoritiy figures.