Federal Ban on Transporting Minors Across State Lines to Bypass Parental Abortion Laws.
This legislation establishes new federal crimes and requirements regarding minors seeking abortions outside their home state. It prohibits knowingly transporting a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion if doing so circumvents the parental consent or notification laws of the minor's state of residence. Physicians performing abortions on out-of-state minors must provide 24 hours' notice to a parent, with specific exceptions for judicial waivers or medical emergencies.
Key points
Creates a federal offense (fine or up to 1 year imprisonment) for transporting a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion, thereby bypassing parental involvement laws.
Physicians performing abortions on minors residing in another state must provide 24 hours' actual or constructive notice to a parent.
Exceptions apply if the abortion is necessary to save the minor's life, or if judicial authorization or a waiver of parental notification is presented.
Parents whose rights are violated may pursue civil action against the transporter, unless the parent committed incest with the minor.
Status:
Introduced
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