Summary
This bill would make it a federal crime to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion if doing so avoids the parental involvement laws of the minor’s home state. It would also require physicians to provide at least 24 hours' notice to a parent before performing an abortion on an out-of-state minor, unless certain exceptions are met, such as a medical emergency or a court-ordered waiver.
For citizens, the practical impact would be that individuals who assist a minor in traveling for an abortion without following their home state's parental notification or consent requirements could face fines or up to one year in prison. The bill includes protections for the minor and their parents from prosecution, while allowing parents to sue those who violate the law, provided the parent has not committed incest with the minor. Physicians would also be subject to federal penalties if they fail to comply with the notification requirements or verify that the minor has received judicial authorization.
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