Planned Parenthood Ass'n v. Department of Human Resources

This case was presented as a challenge based upon the Oregon Constitution to an administrative rule pursuant to ORS 183.400(4)(a). Promulgated by the Adult and Family Services Division (Division), the rule limits the availability of reimbursement for abortions within the state medical assistance program.

In addition to charging that the rule violates Article I, Section 20 of the Oregon Constitution, the individuals and public interest groups challenging the rule argued to the Court of Appeals that it violates an indigent woman’s asserted “right to privacy” under the Oregon Constitution, 1 and…