Opinion ID: 1160506
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Heading: amends constitution: vests legal rights in embryos, fetuses, thus banning all abortions

Text: RESULT OF YES VOTE: Yes vote gives human embryos and fetuses full legal rights, thus banning all abortions. RESULT OF NO VOTE: No vote retains existing legal rights for human embryos, fetuses, existing legal protections for abortions. SUMMARY: This measure would amend the Oregon Constitution. It would give all human embryos and fetuses the same legal rights, privileges and immunities held by people after birth. The measure thus would ban all abortions and certain birth control measures. It also would subject any person who negligently, recklessly, knowingly or intentionally harms any fetus or embryo to civil or criminal liability. Ballot title certified. This decision shall become effective in accordance with ORAP 11.30(10).