ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and NARAL Pro-Choice America Policy Department researched and wrote this study. The Policy Department staff for the 2009 edition of Who Decides? The Status of Women’s Reproductive Rights in the United States includes: Policy Director Donna Crane; Deputy General Counsel Ann Jameson; Senior Policy Representative Marie Williams; Policy Representatives Stacie Weeks and Sarah Rich; Policy Aide Adam Zimmerman; Policy Research Manager Meredith Parrish; Policy Associates Kate L. Vlach and Rachel Tabakman; and Policy Assistant Emily Gardner. Many other members of the NARAL Pro-Choice America staff provided invaluable assistance.

President Nancy Keenan, along with the board of directors of NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, provided support and encouragement. NARAL Pro-Choice America state affiliates and coalition partners, including the American Civil Liberties Union and affiliates, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and affiliates, the Family Planning Council of Iowa, Idaho Women’s Network, Maine Women’s Lobby, Nevada Women’s Lobby, and the New Morning Foundation, provided valuable information. Countless others, particularly in state Medicaid offices and courts across the country, patiently answered requests for documents and information. We also appreciate the continued fine work of our graphic designers, Freedom by Design, and our printer, Mount Vernon Printing.

The generous financial support of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation made this report possible. NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation assumes sole responsibility for the content of the 18th edition of Who Decides?.

DISCLAIMER

Who Decides? The Status of Women’s Reproductive Rights in the United States is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute legal services or representation. For legal advice, a practicing attorney who has a thorough knowledge of current law in the state or locality and who is informed about all relevant details of the situation should be consulted.

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation does not guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this book. Laws change, often rapidly, and interpretations of statutes may vary. Legislation may have been introduced or acted upon, or cases decided, after the date this book went to press. Systematic bill- and case-tracking concluded on October 31, 2008.

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation hereby specifically disclaims any liability for loss incurred as a consequence of the use of any material in this book.

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