Maine Legislature Rejects Parental Consent For Teen Abortions [POLL]

Maine lawmakers yesterday rejected a proposal that would have required pregnant teens to obtain parental consent before having an abortion.

The State Senate voted 18-17 against the proposal and the State House rejected it by a 77-67 vote.

Maine's current law requires underage girls who wish to terminate their pregnancy to consult with an adult parent or family member, or any one of several other qualified adults, including guidance counselors, psychologists, clergy members or physicians.

Maine's teen abortion rates have fallen 60 percent since 2008.

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