The State of Pennsylvania passed the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982. At issue in the case were five provisions of the Act as follows: Informed Consent: A woman wanting an abortion had to give informed consent and receive certain health information 24-hours prior to the procedure. Parental Consent: A minor wanting an abortion must obtain the informed consent of one parent. This provision allowed for a judicial bypass procedure. Spousal Notice: A married woman must verify that she notified her husband that she was obtaining an abortion. “Medical Emergency” Exception: The Act provided a definition of circumstances under which the an abortion may be performed without following the three provisions above. Other Reporting Requirements: The Act required certain reporting requirements of facilities that performed abortions.