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Parental Protection: Prohibiting Transporting Minors to Circumvent Abortion Laws

This act aims to prevent the transportation of minors across state lines to bypass state laws requiring parental consent or judicial authorization for abortion. It imposes penalties on individuals who knowingly transport minors for this purpose, while protecting minors and their parents from criminal liability. Parents can seek compensation if their rights are violated.
Key points
Prohibits transporting minors across state lines to circumvent state laws requiring parental involvement in abortion decisions.
Individuals violating this prohibition may face fines or imprisonment for up to one year.
The act includes exceptions for life-threatening conditions and protects minors and their parents from prosecution.
Parents whose rights are violated can seek civil relief, unless they committed incest with the minor.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_627
Sponsor: Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6]
Process start date: 2021-01-28