Federal Ban on Circumventing State Parental Abortion Laws for Minors.
This bill introduces federal penalties for individuals who knowingly transport minors across state lines to obtain an abortion, specifically to bypass parental consent or notification laws in the minor's home state. Furthermore, physicians performing abortions on out-of-state minors must provide 24 hours' notice to the minor's parents, unless specific exceptions apply, such as a life-threatening condition or judicial authorization. The goal is to reinforce parental rights regarding their children's health decisions, even if those decisions are made in a different state.
Key points
Imposes a fine and up to 1 year in prison for anyone who knowingly transports a minor across state lines to circumvent state laws requiring parental involvement in abortion decisions.
Physicians performing abortions on minors residing in another state must provide 24 hours' actual or constructive notice to a parent, unless a judicial waiver or life-saving necessity is present.
Parents whose rights are violated may file a civil lawsuit for damages, unless the parent committed incest with the minor.
The minor and the minor's parents cannot be prosecuted under this law.
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