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Planned Parenthood is the biggest abortion provider in Alaska, though abortions are a small part of its overall health care services, said Chris Charbonneau, chief executive officer of Planned Parent of the Great Northwest.
Planned Parenthood is investigating the possibility of a court challenge to the new voter-approved law. Supporters of the measure said they anticipated such a challenge but are confident the new law will withstand it.
Teens can bypass the parent notification requirement by getting approval from a judge or submitting notarized statements attesting to abuse at home.
Charbonneau said Planned Parenthood intends to work with the courts, counselors and health providers to make sure teens can still get abortions in Alaska without delay. Jim Minnery, president of the Alaska Family Council and part of the group that pushed the voter initiative, said the council will be monitoring the law's implementation.
Unless it's blocked in court, the measure will take effect 90 days after Tuesday's election is certified. That means it will likely be in place by mid-December.
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