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If it passes, Proposition 1 would go into effect five days after the vote is certified.

If the measure fails, abortion will remain protected under current California law.

“The governor doesn’t even have the authority to veto that.”

It would also ban the prosecution of anyone having a legal abortion or assisting in the procedure.

Should it pass,Proposal 5would become effective on Election Day, Nov. 8.