what is prop 50 california

Proposition O (Prop O) in California refers to a local ballot initiative in San Francisco, officially titled the "Reproductive Freedom Act." It aims to establish San Francisco as a safe place for people seeking reproductive health care, including abortion, protect the rights of pregnant people to control their medical decisions, and safeguard the confidentiality of reproductive health information. The measure requires a majority vote (50%+1) to pass and involves provisions such as city policies to support reproductive health access and potentially funding for related signage and services. There has been debate around Prop O, with supporters emphasizing reproductive rights and opponents concerned about the impact on certain pregnancy resource centers that do not provide or refer for abortions. The proposition is part of broader discussions around reproductive health care access in California, especially in San Francisco, which has strong legal protections for abortion including abortion access until birth. This is a specific local measure within California and not a statewide proposition, focused on reproductive rights policies and protections within San Francisco itself.